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 creating static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files from templates and data sources, which are then served directly to users. This method is commonly used for content-focused websites like blogs, documentation, and marketing pages where content changes infrequently.
Developers should use SSG when building performance-critical, secure, and scalable websites with predictable content. It eliminates server-side processing delays, reduces hosting costs, and enhances security by minimizing attack surfaces. Ideal use cases include blogs, portfolios, documentation sites, and e-commerce product pages where content updates are periodic rather than real-time.