Static Site Generation
Static Site Generation (SSG) is a web development approach where websites are pre-built into static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files at build time, rather than being generated dynamically on each request. This contrasts with traditional server-side rendering or client-side rendering, as the content is fixed until the next build. SSG tools compile source files (like Markdown or templates) into a complete static site that can be served from a CDN or simple web server.
Developers should use Static Site Generation for performance-critical, content-heavy websites like blogs, documentation, or marketing pages, as it delivers fast load times and high security with minimal server requirements. It's ideal when content changes infrequently, as it reduces server costs and complexity compared to dynamic sites, and integrates well with modern CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.