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Top Ten Static Site Generators of 2017

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Date Published
Author
Eli Williamson
Word Count
1,964
Company Posts That Month
10
Language
English
Hacker News Points
67
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No
Summary

The Jamstack, a combination of JavaScript, APIs, and Markup, is gaining momentum in modern web development, with static site generators at its core. Static sites are safer and faster than traditional monolithic websites, with less database vulnerabilities and the ability to serve highly dynamic content without server-side code running directly on the site. The most popular static site generators include Jekyll, Hugo, Hexo, GitBook, Octopress, Gatsby, Pelican, Brunch, Metalsmith, and Middleman. These tools offer various features such as speed, security, flexibility, and ease of use, making them suitable for different types of projects, from blogs to documentation sites and enterprise websites. The list provides an overview of the top static site generators, along with their key characteristics and use cases, helping developers make informed decisions when choosing a tool for their web development needs.

Trends Found in this Post
Trend Post Mentions Total Month Mentions Posts Companies MoM
Serverless 7 88 21 9 -34%
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