The New Dynamic

The New Dynamic is a Hugo-powered static website that curates tools and resources for designers and developers working on the JAMstack. It combines Hugo, TailwindCSS, PurgeCSS, PostCSS, and locally loaded typefaces to produce a fast, static HTML site. The project's repository metadata identifies it as a resource hub for JAMstack practitioners, with topics spanning gohugo, jekyll, static-site-generation, and static-site-generator.

What is The New Dynamic?

The New Dynamic is a resources website for the JAMstack community, built with the Hugo static site generator. It takes content—likely markdown files—and compiles them into static HTML pages, which are faster and more secure than server-rendered sites. The repository's topics list includes gohugo, jekyll, static-site-generation, and jamstack, indicating a focus on static tooling. The project is maintained anonymously on GitHub, with a changelog that tracks updates. It currently has 40 stars on GitHub.

Key Features

• Hugo static site generator — The site is built with Hugo, a Go-based framework that generates static webpages from content files.
• TailwindCSS styling — It uses TailwindCSS, a utility-first CSS library comprised of JS-based classes, for the site's visual design.
• PurgeCSS optimization — PurgeCSS is configured to remove unused CSS, reducing stylesheet size for faster load times.
• PostCSS processing — The build pipeline includes PostCSS for transforming and optimizing CSS.
• Local font loading — Typefaces from KyleAMathews are loaded locally via a single require, avoiding external font requests.
• Changelog tracking — A CHANGELOG.md file documents project updates, a practice recommended for all projects.

Who is it for?

• JAMstack designers looking for a hub of resources, tools, and inspiration related to static site development.
• Hugo developers wanting to see a real-world project combining Hugo with TailwindCSS, PurgeCSS, and PostCSS.
• Static site enthusiasts interested in JAMstack topics like static-site-generation, who can explore the repository's collection and code.

What can you do with The New Dynamic?

• Find JAMstack resources: Browse the curated links and articles hosted on the site for tools and best practices in the JAMstack ecosystem.
• Learn from the build setup: Study the repository to see how Hugo integrates with Tailwind, PostCSS, PurgeCSS, and local typefaces.
• Track updates via changelog: Follow the CHANGELOG.md to stay informed about new features and fixes over time.