What’s new in Gatsby v4

Gatsby, known for being a React-based, GraphQL-powered static site generator, has introduced significant enhancements with its v4.0 release in September 2021, including server-side rendering and parallel query running, which collectively improve build speeds and efficiency. The update introduces features like Deferred Static Generation (DSG) for optimizing build times by generating only critical site portions initially, and a new Preview UI for enhanced content management, allowing real-time visualization of changes in content management systems. Hosting has been improved with Gatsby Cloud, enabling faster deployments and a modern workflow, while a new Shopify source plugin and starter kit are designed to streamline the creation of e-commerce sites. Additionally, the framework now supports server-side rendering to meet real-time data needs and has revamped its documentation and tutorial experiences to aid developers in leveraging these advancements effectively.