Chris makes the very good point that the J in JAMstack isn’t nearly as important as the static hosting part.
I also pointed out to Phil recently that the M (markup) is far more important than the J (JavaScript), which is there to enhance the M. So I suggested that the acronym be updated accordingly:
MAJstack!
This is my maj.
This is a terrific and nuanced talk that packs a lot into less than twenty minutes.
I heartily concur with Rich’s assessment that most websites aren’t apps or documents but something in between. It’s a continuum. And I really like Rich’s proposed approach: transitional web apps.
(The secret sauce in transitional web apps is progressive enhancement.)
Trys has made YASSG—Yet Another Static Site Generator. It’s called Sergey (like SSG, see?) and it does just one thing: it allows you to include chunks of markup. It’s Apache Server Side Includes all over again!
Kick the tyres and see what you think.
This episode of the Shop Talk Show is the dictionary definition of “rambling” but I had a lot of fun rambling with Chris and Dave!
Well, this is horrifying.
Progressive enhancement is about building something robust, that works everywhere, and then making it better where possible.
Generating a static copy of The Session from the comfort of European trains.
Maps—they don’t love you like I love you.
Have you got the perfect talk for this event? Let me know!
A one-day event all about what you can in web browsers today: Brighton, March 12th, 2026. Tickets are just £225+VAT!
Some handy tips courtesy of Chris Ferdinandi.
# Liked by Chris on Thursday, June 6th, 2019 at 3:28pm