Just like vinyl LPs, static sites are making a comeback, evidenced by the wide array of static-site generators now available. This practical book shows you hands-on how to build these simple sites for blogs and other use cases, and how to make them more powerful. In the process, youâ ll work with some of todayâ s more mature and popular static-site generators.

Authors Raymond Camden and Brian Rinaldi explain the advantages of using static-site generators for building fast and secure sites. Web and frontend designers and developers will also explore methods for adding dynamic elements and for migrating an existing CMS to a static site.

• Build a basic four-page static site with the Harp generator
• Create a simple blog with Jekyll
• Develop a documentation site with Hugo by generating site files and creating the layout
• Add dynamic elements, such as forms, comments, and search
• Integrate a CMS with tools such as CloudCannon and Netlify CMS
• Use one of several options to deploy your static files
• Learn methods for moving an existing CMS to a static site