Web developer adoption of site architectures

Web developers are increasingly exploring various architectures for personal and technical blogging, specifically comparing static site generators with traditional and flat-file Content Management Systems (CMS).

Initial reports highlight developers adopting static site generators like Eleventy (using the Hylia starter kit) and Octopress to leverage JAMstack benefits, such as speed and CDN access, while utilizing Markdown and Git for deployment. These developers favor static sites because they avoid the database queries required by dynamic platforms like WordPress.

As the discussion evolves, developers are evaluating the trade-offs between different systems. While static sites are popular, some find them difficult for regular blogging. This has led to interest in flat-file CMS options like Kirby or Statamic, which aim to provide a balance between the speed of a portable, database-free site and the convenience of a modern CMS that allows for mobile content management. Some developers have also experimented with transitioning between Jekyll, Kirby, and Eleventy to find optimal workflows.