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reading_time.rb
# Outputs the reading time
# "A 4 minute read"
# Put into your _plugins dir in your Jekyll site
# Usage: A {{ page.content | reading_time }} read
module ReadingTimeFilter
def reading_time( input )
words_per_minute = 180
words = input.split.size;
minutes = ( words / words_per_minute ).floor
minutes = "#{minutes} minute"
end
end
Liquid::Template.register_filter(ReadingTimeFilter)
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