My Static Websites

Overview

Zero is an innovative static site generator crafted in Rust that stands out for its simplicity and speed. Originally created as a project to understand the intricacies of Rust, it has evolved into an excellent tool for experimenting with AI coding utilities. With a focus on performance, Zero boasts a unique approach of regenerating all content on every build, but maintains impressive speed thanks to Rust's powerful capabilities. The addition of built-in ramdisk support ensures that users can avoid unnecessary wear and tear on their SSD while developing.

This generator is not just a personal venture; it successfully powers several real websites. With a clean structure and a user-friendly approach, Zero streamlines the process of site creation for developers looking for a hassle-free experience.

Features

• Partial TypeScript Support: .ts assets are stripped of types and minified into .js, streamlining large files for better performance.
• Partial SCSS Support: Local @use/@import are inlined while simple nesting is flattened, though variables and mixins are not supported.
• Client-side Routing: Generates .json files alongside .html pages to enable robust client-side navigation.
• Minification: Automatically minifies HTML, JS, and CSS, optimizing the output for web performance.
• Data Parsing: Parses .json files under sites/<site>/data/ and makes them accessible to templates via data.* variables for dynamic content rendering.
• Liquid Template Support: Offers partial support for Liquid syntax allowing includes, assigns, loops, and conditional replacements enhancing flexibility.
• Development Features: Facilitates a quick setup with git hooks and auto-regeneration on file changes, making it ideal for iterative development.
• RAM Disk Support: On Linux systems, use the --ramdisk flag to store generated files in RAM, protecting SSDs during development.