Gatsby, a React-based static site generator, celebrated its fifth anniversary in May 2020, marking a significant evolution from its inception as a tool designed to enhance web development by enabling fast, component-based sites with seamless transitions. Initially conceptualized as "Codex," the framework aimed to make incredibly fast websites a default state, integrating technologies like GraphQL for efficient data handling. Over the years, Gatsby introduced features such as code splitting, themes, plugins, and the concept of "composable" websites, which allow for modular site construction. These developments were supported by a vibrant community of over 3,300 contributors and users, resulting in 200,000 public Gatsby sites on GitHub. The introduction of Gatsby Cloud further bolstered its capabilities, offering incremental builds to optimize performance for data and content changes. Amidst these innovations, Gatsby remains committed to its open-source roots, emphasizing community involvement and maintaining a free tier for individuals and projects. The celebration of its fifth anniversary underscores not only past achievements but also a forward-looking vision grounded in collaboration and open source principles.