This is a post to tell of my new web pages. After many years of using various CMS, I’m trying the semi-static route instead.

CMS vs static pages

• Pro of CMS:
  • all integrated
  • edit and publish
  • sophisticated and stylish, most of the time
• Cons of CMS:
  • needs lots of resources
  • slow to edit (depends on trafic)
  • tyranny of choice and Not Invented Here syndrome.
  • no versioning

Vs:

• Pros of static pages
  • Lightweight
  • Simple
  • More freedom
• Cons of static pages
  • Usually unsophisticated (too much work !)
  • What if your template is on another computer ?
  • Can be a mess.
  • no versioning.

Not an easy choice !

Enters Github pages

Github pages are pretty good:

• They can be edited online or on your computer, your choice !
• They are versioned
• They are not pure HTML: Jekyll and markdown instead

They offer a good compromise.

Please tell me what you think.