SSGs Part 1: A Static vs Dynamic Website

This post introduces the fundamental differences between static and dynamic websites, explaining their respective advantages and disadvantages. It details how static websites are composed of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files served directly by a web server, while dynamic websites involve server-side processing and database interaction. The post also touches on the history of the web, the evolution of server processing, and the benefits of Static Site Generators (SSGs) for creating static websites, particularly in conjunction with GitLab Pages.