Introduction to Static Site Generators
blazing fast apps and websites
===Intro
You might be wondering
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What are static sites?
A static site is...
Popular static sites generator%
- -best website builder tool%
What is GatsbyJS?
Gatsby is a Javascript framework that can generate fast apps and websites.
- -static site generator % It uses React.
It is a JAMstack tool.
JAMstack means Javacript, API, and Markup stack.
Advantages of JAMstack
- -Lightning Speed. HTML is already available in the server for request. Better than CMS-based websites like WordPress because there will no need for database request to get a page.
- -More Secure. You don't have to think about server or database vulnerabilities.
- -Cheaper. Hosting for static sites are less expensive. There are even hosting services that offer to host them free.
- -Scalablility. If you get many active visitors, the CDN can accomodate.
Why should I use Gatsby? %
- -Speed! ...write something here... You want to dive in a comprehensive speed analysis? Go here[https://www.gatsbyjs.org/blog/2017-09-13-why-is-gatsby-so-fast/]
- -Gatsby can be used to build a PWA using the latest technologies like GraphQL, ES6 Javascript, and React.
- -Flexibility in design. Customizability. Uses React with a number of options for CSS frameworks/solutions.
- -Safe and secure. Gatsby relies on GraphQL API. It is free from CMS vulnerabilities.
- -Scalable. Your site instantly scales during traffic spikes.
- -Get Content and Data from anywhere. Gatsby can pull content from different data sources and even from CMSs.
- -Advanced. Feature-rich, robust. Uses techniques like lazy-loading,
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- -App like experience.
- -Easy deployment.
Deep dive to Gatsby Greatness
tooling
React -> componentization, fast rendering, code stability, SEO,
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- -SSR
- -reach router%
Limitations
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Conclusion
- -gatsby website% Gatsby has proven their worth. It's trusted by big companies like Figma, Lamborghini [lamborghini-traktor.at], Braun...
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