Company
Date Published
Author
Daniel Madalitso Phiri
Word count
1965
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Static sites, once the foundation of the web, have experienced a resurgence due to the complexities and security issues associated with dynamic sites. Static site generators, such as Jekyll, Gatsby, Hugo, and Vuepress, simplify website creation by eliminating the need for databases and allowing developers to focus on content and speed. These generators offer a range of benefits, including ease of deployment, stronger security, and faster loading times. The popularity of static sites is further bolstered by movements like Jamstack, encouraging developers to return to the simplicity and efficiency of static sites. Each generator has unique features, with many supporting plugins, themes, and integration with modern frameworks and CMS systems, allowing for versatile and efficient web development.