Gatsby

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Gatsby

The best React-based framework with performance, scalability and security built in.

Overview

Gatsby is a tool that helps professional developers efficiently create maintainable and highly-performant websites. It allows developers to pull in data from various sources, whether it's Markdown files, headless CMS platforms like Contentful or WordPress, or REST or GraphQL APIs. Gatsby sites are not limited to being static websites but can also be fully functional React apps, giving developers the ability to create dynamic web applications such as blogs, e-commerce sites, and user dashboards. This tool provides performance optimization features by automating code splitting, image optimization, lazy-loading, prefetching resources, and more. Additionally, Gatsby sites can be hosted on a CDN, reducing hosting costs. Gatsby's Valhalla Content Hub allows developers to bring its centralized data layer to any project, making it accessible via a unified GraphQL API.

Features

  • Load Data From Anywhere: Gatsby allows developers to pull in data from various data sources, including Markdown files, headless CMS platforms, and REST or GraphQL APIs.
  • Go Beyond Static Websites: Gatsby sites are not limited to being static websites but can also be fully functional React apps, enabling the creation of dynamic web applications.
  • Choose your Rendering Options: Developers have granular control over rendering options, including Deferred Static Generation (DSG), Server-Side Rendering (SSR), and Static Site Generation (SSG), on a per-page basis.
  • Performance Is Baked In: Gatsby automates performance optimization features such as code splitting, image optimization, lazy-loading, and prefetching resources to ensure fast site performance without manual tuning.
  • Use a Modern Stack for Every Site: Gatsby sites are built using React and GraphQL, providing a uniform workflow for developers regardless of the data source.
  • Host at Scale for Pennies: Gatsby sites can be hosted on a CDN, eliminating the need for servers and reducing hosting costs.
  • Use Gatsby's Centralized Data Layer Everywhere: Developers can bring Gatsby's data layer to any project with Valhalla Content Hub, making it accessible through a unified GraphQL API.
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Gatsby

GatsbyJS is a free and open-source static site generator based on React. It uses a modern development stack including Webpack, GraphQL, and modern JavaScript and CSS frameworks. It also provides a rich set of plugins, starters, and themes.

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