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Discussion on: How have you used static site generators to creatively simplify things?

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Derek Hopper

I like using concepts from static site generators when thinking about content on the page. For example, we have a page that uses a YAML file to fill much of its content. This helps with a few things:

  • People with no knowledge of HTML/CSS can update content.
  • Your content is structured in a file all by itself.
  • Developers can focus on higher value tasks instead of filling in content.
  • Updating content doesn't require you to search for the HTML.
  • It keeps your HTML/CSS a little bit cleaner.