Company
Date Published
Author
Sue Smith
Word count
712
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The JavaScript Static Publisher for Fastly Compute enables users to serve static websites directly from the network edge, bypassing traditional web hosting by utilizing a serverless application and an edge data store. This setup is particularly suitable for static sites consisting of HTML, CSS, and client-side JavaScript, such as blogs and React applications. Users can deploy sites by forking a demo project on GitHub, editing it in a codespace, and publishing with an API key, all without installing software on their local machine. The process is streamlined through simple commands, allowing users to preview, edit, and share drafts easily. For existing static sites, users can import the Static Publisher to scaffold a Compute app and use a series of npm commands to test and deploy their site to the edge. The platform also supports publishing blogs using Eleventy, providing a seamless experience for drafting, editing, and sharing content. The system is designed to simplify the deployment process and enhance the speed and accessibility of static content delivery.