| Definition |
A static site generator is a tool that converts source files, often Markdown, templates, and assets into a complete static HTML website at build time.
Because the generated site does not require a database or server-side rendering for each page request, it can be fast, cacheable, portable, and easier to host than a dynamic web application.
Static Site Generator (SSG) is a Web document-structure concept used to define, organize, or describe content rendered by browsers.
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| Context & Usage |
Static site generators are commonly used for documentation sites, developer portals, blogs, and knowledge bases where teams want source-controlled content, repeatable builds, fast page delivery, and low server overhead.
Authors, front-end developers, accessibility specialists, and technical writers use this concept when creating meaningful page structure and browser-readable content.
Related concepts include Hypertext Markup Language.
Additional Resource: MDN Web Docs Glossary.
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