The Jamstack Book • Brian Rinaldi & Raymond Camden

Explore the evolution of the Jamstack, from simple static sites to complex applications, and discover how edge deployments, caching, and routing simplify web development, improve performance, and empower developers.

Key takeaways
  • The Jamstack has evolved to include more complex edge deployments, caching, and routing.
  • Statically rendering sites upfront can reduce complexity and improve performance.
  • Tools like Hugo and Eleventy offer flexible and fast builds for JAMstack sites.
  • JAMstack sites can be dynamic via JavaScript, but still maintain performance.
  • The Jamstack is no longer limited to simple static sites, but can be used for complex applications.
  • The definition of Jamstack has broadened to include edge deployments, caching, and more.
  • There’s still debate about what Jamstack is and isn’t, but it’s generally understood as a way to simplify web development.
  • The Jamstack is about moving complexity to the edge and using edge deployments to improve performance.
  • Eleventy is a popular choice for Jamstack development due to its flexibility and speed.
  • Jamstack sites can be easily deployed and updated, making it a good choice for e-commerce and large-scale applications.
  • The Jamstack is about empowering developers to create complex applications without worrying about underlying complexity.
  • The definition of Jamstack will continue to evolve as more companies adopt the technology.
  • JAMstack sites can be dynamically rendered, but still maintain performance, thanks to edge caching and routing.
  • The Jamstack is about accepting complexity is inevitable, but using edge deployments to simplify development.
  • The definition of Jamstack will broaden to include more complex applications and edge deployments.
  • The Jamstack is about giving developers the freedom to focus on creating complex applications without worrying about underlying complexity.