Static Navigation
Static navigation is a web development approach where navigation links and routes are predetermined at build time, typically generating static HTML files for each route. It contrasts with dynamic navigation that fetches content on-demand from a server or API. This method is commonly used in static site generators and modern web frameworks to create fast, SEO-friendly websites with predictable URLs.
Developers should use static navigation when building performance-critical websites like blogs, documentation sites, or marketing pages where content changes infrequently. It eliminates server-side processing delays, reduces hosting costs, and improves security since there's no database or server runtime. This approach is ideal for projects requiring excellent Core Web Vitals scores and predictable caching behavior.