Implications of Edge Computing for Static Site Generation

TL;DR

This paper explores how edge computing can enhance static site generation by enabling dynamic content delivery close to users, potentially transforming web development practices.

Contribution

It analyzes recent edge computing advancements and discusses their implications for extending static site generation techniques.

Findings

Edge computing enables dynamic content on static sites.

Potential for improved performance and user experience.

New opportunities for web development workflows.

Abstract

Static site generation (SSG) is a common technique in the web development space to create performant websites that are easy to host. Numerous SSG tools exist, and the approach has been complemented by newer approaches, such as Jamstack, that extend its usability. Edge computing represents a new option to extend the usefulness of SSG further by allowing the creation of dynamic sites on top of a static backdrop, providing dynamic resources close to the user. In this paper, we explore the impact of the recent developments in the edge computing space and consider its implications for SSG.