Gatsby Contentful Example

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Blog website based on Gatsby + Contentful + Netlify

Overview

JAMstack is a new approach that allows developers to write web applications using their favorite frameworks while managing content from an admin panel and generating fully valid HTML pages according to the latest SEO, PWA, and a11y recommendations. This article discusses the JAMstack approach and explores how to create a blog using Gatsby, Contentful, and Netlify.

Features

  • New Approach: JAMstack offers a new stack for developing web applications.
  • Gatsby: Learn how to launch a basic application using Gatsby.
  • Contentful Integration: Work with Contentful and create the first set of data.
  • GraphQL: Connect Contentful and Gatsby using GraphQL.
  • Netlify Deployment: Configure automatic deployment using Netlify.

Summary

JAMstack offers a new approach to web development, allowing developers to build web applications on their favorite frameworks while easily managing content and generating fully valid HTML pages. This article explores the use of Gatsby, Contentful, and Netlify to create a blog using the JAMstack architecture. The article covers topics such as setting up a basic Gatsby application, working with content in Contentful, integrating Contentful and Gatsby using GraphQL, and deploying the blog using Netlify.

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Gatsby

GatsbyJS is a free and open-source static site generator based on React. It uses a modern development stack including Webpack, GraphQL, and modern JavaScript and CSS frameworks. It also provides a rich set of plugins, starters, and themes.

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React

React is a widely used JavaScript library for building user interfaces and single-page applications. It follows a component-based architecture and uses a virtual DOM to efficiently update and render UI components