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Re: Ask HN: Best static site generator for non-designer?

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Why a static site generator?

Why not one of the many “no code” SAAS’s targeting consumers?

I am assuming a portfolio is the purpose. Squarespace (etc.) probably have many templates that will be good enough. It is unrealistic to expect to roll your own strong aesthetic execution without years of experience. Of course I could be wrong about your actual purpose and you may not need strong aesthetic execution.

Buying may be better than building. Good luck.

Re: Ask HN: Best static site generator for non-designer?

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I can't answer your question, because I don't know about such an HTML framework, but Django-distill ( https://django-distill.com ) is a fantastic SSG. You just write whatever Django you want, and then it compiles that into a static site. Much more flexible to just write your own code than trying to configure Hugo or Jekyll.

Thanks stavros!

Re: Ask HN: Best static site generator for non-designer?

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post #22
post #10

I can't answer your question, because I don't know about such an HTML framework, but Django-distill ( https://django-distill.com ) is a fantastic SSG. You just write whatever Django you want, and then it compiles that into a static site. Much more flexible to just write your own code than trying to configure Hugo or Jekyll.

Thanks stavros!

You're welcome!
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