Static Site Generator
A Static Site Generator (SSG) is a tool that builds static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files from source files like Markdown, templates, and data, creating a website without server-side processing. It pre-renders content at build time, resulting in fast-loading, secure, and easily deployable sites. Common examples include Jekyll, Hugo, and Gatsby.
Developers should use static site generators for projects where content changes infrequently, such as blogs, documentation sites, portfolios, or marketing pages, as they offer performance benefits, lower hosting costs, and enhanced security compared to dynamic sites. They are ideal for integrating with headless CMSs or version control systems like Git, enabling efficient workflows and easy deployment to platforms like Netlify or Vercel.