The recent "Behind the Scenes Q & A: What Makes Gatsby Great" webinar, led by Linda Watkins, explored various aspects of the Gatsby framework, focusing on its fast performance and optimization features. During the event, attendees asked over 100 questions covering a wide range of topics, such as image optimization, code splitting, GraphQL integration, and best practices for using Gatsby with different content management systems. The session also addressed comparisons with other static site generators, the scalability of Gatsby for large applications, and its use cases in dynamic web apps and e-commerce. Key discussions included environment-specific endpoint handling, TypeScript support, performance regression testing, and the potential for incremental builds. Attendees learned about integrating third-party APIs, managing dynamic content, and using Gatsby with popular CMS platforms like WordPress and Contentful. Gatsby's approach to SEO, automated testing, and continuous integration was also highlighted, along with the framework's community involvement and future developments in incremental builds and theme creation.