WebsiteLesson 291Free preview

Make a Static Website

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Summary

Static websites consist of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files that are sent to the browser without server processing. Since it doesn't require a database or backend logic, static sites are usually fast, cheap, and secure. The limitation is the same content for all visitors and there is no login process or data storage on the server.

Key points

Static pages are presented directly from files without server rendering
Suitable for a portfolio, corporate profile, documentation, and simple blogs
Its main advantages: fast, low cost, and small attack surface
Not suitable for features that require a database or user session
Any content changes are made by changing the file and then re-uploading it.

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