JavaScript, APIs, and Markup

Jamstack represents a modern approach to web development emphasizing performance, security, and scalability.

Core Principles

Pre-rendering generates pages at build time. Decoupling separates frontend from backend. Edge distribution serves from CDN locations.

Benefits

Performance: Static files load instantly. Security: No server or database to attack. Scalability: CDN handles traffic spikes. Developer Experience: Modern tooling and workflows.

Static Site Generators

Next.js offers React-based SSG and SSR. Gatsby provides GraphQL data layer. Hugo delivers incredible speed. 11ty emphasizes simplicity.

Deployment Platforms

Vercel optimizes for frontend frameworks. Netlify pioneered Git-based deployment. Cloudflare Pages integrates with Workers. AWS Amplify connects to AWS services.

Dynamic Elements

Client-side JavaScript adds interactivity. API routes handle server functions. Edge functions run at CDN level. Third-party services provide capabilities.

Content Sources

Headless CMS provides structured content. Markdown files for developer content. API integrations for dynamic data. Database connections via serverless functions.

Migration Strategies

Start with marketing pages. Migrate blog content next. Add dynamic features incrementally. Maintain existing systems during transition.

When Jamstack Fits

Content-driven websites. Marketing sites and blogs. E-commerce with static products. Documentation sites.

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