Static Site Generators: What, Why, and How

As many documentation teams move towards a docs-as-code workflow, most are turning to static site generators like Sphinx, Jekyll, Hugo, or Gatsby to turn that “code” into user-facing documentation websites.

In this mini-workshop, you’ll get an introduction to the static site generator landscape, and apply what you learn by publishing your own site in class.

We cover:

• How static site generators work
• Comparison of popular generators, with guidelines for choosing one for your next project
• Hands-on editing and publishing of your own statically generated portfolio website