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A developer explains why they are building a custom static site generator in Rust instead of using existing tools like Astro or 11ty.
A developer reflects on regretting a Gatsby blog rewrite and details migrating to the simpler 11ty static site generator, using AI tools for the code porting process.
A developer critiques the complexity of static site generators like Astro for simple blogs, based on a hands-on porting project.
A developer explains migrating his blog from Jekyll to Hyvor Blogs to reduce maintenance and focus on writing content.
A review of iA Writer's new Authorship feature for tracking edits, highlighting its innovative concept but problematic implementation for static site generators.
Explains why Markdown is an essential skill for developers, covering its uses, basic syntax, and benefits for productivity.
An introduction to JAMStack, explaining its evolution from static sites to SPAs and how it creates fast, secure websites.
A tutorial on using static JSON files with Netlify to serve data in a JAMStack architecture, avoiding database costs.
Explains static site generators (SSGs), their benefits for speed and security, and contrasts them with dynamic websites.
A developer explains why he switched from his custom static site generator, handroll, to the popular Hugo framework.
A developer shares their experience migrating from Jekyll to Hugo due to slow build times, detailing the process and benefits.
Explores the conceptual differences between static site generators and caching for web performance, focusing on developer mindset and trade-offs.
Explores methods for scheduling future posts with the Sculpin static site generator, including using the 'at' command and different deployment strategies.
