Hugo is one of the most popular open-source static site generators. It’s written in Go and known for its amazing speed and flexibility. In this post, I’ll share my experience getting started with Hugo and why I chose it for my blog.
Why Choose a Static Site Generator?
Static site generators offer several advantages over traditional content management systems:
- Speed: Static sites are incredibly fast since they don’t require server-side processing or database queries.
- Security: With no database or server-side scripts, there are fewer vulnerabilities to exploit.
- Simplicity: The build process is straightforward, and the resulting site is just HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Version Control: All content can be stored in a Git repository, making it easy to track changes and collaborate.
- Hosting Options: Static sites can be hosted almost anywhere, often for free (GitHub Pages, Netlify, Vercel, etc.).
Getting Started with Hugo
Installation
Installing Hugo is straightforward. On macOS, you can use Homebrew:
