The author explains their journey in web development and their decision to create a personal static site generator. Initially considering React and various platforms for their project, they faced several challenges, particularly with deploying Next.js on Cloudflare Pages. To overcome these issues and to retain control, the author developed their own static site generator using Python to parse Markdown files into HTML. They created a CLI tool called 'fit' to manage the site generation and deployment processes. The project was a creative and educational experience, ultimately satisfying the author’s needs and paving the way for future improvements.
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Long Story ShortWhy React is Not Suitable for Content Driven SitesNext Target: NextJsNext Solution: SSGCreating My Own Static Site Generator.The PlanHow was it integrated?Was it Worth It?Wrapping Up6 Comments
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