Just read the step-by-step-instructions on Hugo's website for a quick start guide.
Clone this repo (with its submodules)
git clone --recursive <git URL>
Install Hugo
brew install hugo
Run the Hugo Server
This allows you to view your post before committing/publishing. The server
should be accessible at http://localhost:1313/
hugo server
Write a new Post
Write a new Markdown file in the content
directory or one of its
sub-directories. As soon as your file is saved, the local site contents will be
updated.
Publish
Convert and deploy the finished post to the static site.
./deploy.sh
Commit and push the changes to this repo.