SSGs Part 2: What are modern static site generators

Static Site Generators (SSGs) are tools that automate the creation of static websites by converting dynamic content into static files, offering benefits such as faster coding, cost savings on web hosting, and quicker page loading times compared to dynamic sites. Key components of SSGs include the environment, template engine, markup language, preprocessors, and directory structure, all of which contribute to efficient site development. SSGs often use lightweight markup languages like Markdown to simplify content creation and can include features like blog-awareness for managing posts without databases. Despite their advantages, SSGs have limitations, such as the inability to perform server-side processing tasks like user registration or sending emails, but these can be partially addressed using third-party services. The series of articles explores the use of SSGs with GitLab Pages, providing examples and configurations for deploying static sites, emphasizing that while dynamic websites offer extensive functionality, SSGs provide a streamlined and effective alternative for sites that do not require complex features.

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