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Static Site Generators

The cluster centers on discussions questioning or recommending static site generators (SSGs) as simpler alternatives to dynamic websites or new tools, debating their advantages, limitations, and comparisons.

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Sample Comments

wicharek • Aug 7, 2021 • View on HN

Because no “static” site is really static these days?

scosman • Aug 31, 2024 • View on HN

Shouldn’t they just use a static site generator? /s

tasuki • Sep 12, 2022 • View on HN

Then why not use one of the myriads of static site generators?

leeoniya • Oct 26, 2019 • View on HN

not sure generated static sites fit the bill.

oblio • Jul 9, 2025 • View on HN

What about static site generators, in that case?

bdcravens • Aug 26, 2019 • View on HN

Curious, why didn't you just make it a static site then?

mmgutz • Jan 28, 2014 • View on HN

What would be the advantages of using this over static site generators?

ghego1 • Dec 15, 2020 • View on HN

Thanks for the reply, that would indeed be an interesting alternative to static website generators

jjjbokma • Dec 13, 2020 • View on HN

Have you considered a static site generator?

alok99 • Jun 16, 2021 • View on HN

One word reply, really? That's not even the same as generating a static site.