Announcing Gatsby 2.0.0!

Gatsby 2.0.0 marks a significant update to the popular modern website and app generator, renowned for its speed and efficiency in creating diverse web projects. This release, a product of collaboration among 315 contributors, emphasizes performance enhancements and developer experience improvements. Key updates include a 75% reduction in build times and a 31% decrease in JavaScript client runtime, achieved through upgraded dependencies like webpack 4, Babel 7, and React 16. The release also features improved accessibility with the switch to @reach/router, experimental GraphQL stitching support, and the removal of the special layout component in favor of <StaticQuery /> for data queries in components. The community around Gatsby has grown significantly, with increased contributors and more plugins, alongside the establishment of a company to support Gatsby's open-source software and cloud tools. Additionally, Gatsby has launched an e-commerce store for branded merchandise and continues to refine its documentation architecture, enhancing user engagement and ease of use.