Static Site Generation
Static Site Generation (SSG) is a web development approach where HTML pages are pre-built at compile time, rather than generated dynamically on each request. It involves using a build process to create static files from templates and data, which are then served directly to users. This results in fast, secure, and scalable websites with minimal server-side processing.
Developers should use SSG for content-heavy sites like blogs, documentation, or marketing pages where content changes infrequently, as it offers superior performance, security, and cost-efficiency compared to dynamic server-side rendering. It's ideal for projects requiring SEO optimization, high traffic handling, or deployment on CDNs, as static files load quickly and reduce server load.