Headless WordPress at the Edge with Next.js & the Jamstack | Colby Fayock

Learn how to build fast and cost-effective websites with Headless WordPress, Next.js, and the Jamstack. Discover how to statically compile WordPress data, eliminate server-side rendering, and deploy with Netlify for automatic SSL, caching, and CDN.

Key takeaways
  • Headless WordPress can be used with Next.js and Jamstack for fast and cost-effective sites.
  • Start by installing GraphQL on WordPress and creating a Next.js app.
  • Use getStaticProps to statically compile data at build time.
  • Use getStaticPaths to statically compile paths and generate static HTML files.
  • Deploy to Netlify for automatic SSL, caching, and CDN.
  • Next.js can statically compile all WordPress data, eliminating server-side rendering.
  • This approach eliminates cold start and enhances performance.
  • Netlify’s automatic build plugin integrates with Next.js and enables static generation.
  • JAMstack sites are fast, reliable, and cost-effective.
  • Next.js and Jamstack are a great fit for WordPress, allowing for static generation and deployment.
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