About Gatsby
Gatsby is an open source framework for building fast websites with React. It pulls content and data from several sources into one layer, then builds pages that load quickly.
What it does
You write pages as React components and connect them to data sources through a unified GraphQL layer. At build time Gatsby creates static pages, and for more dynamic needs it supports server-side rendering, deferred static generation and cloud functions. Plugins, themes and starter projects give you ready-made pieces to reuse.
Key features
- React components for pages and layouts
- GraphQL data layer for many sources
- Server rendering and deferred builds when needed
- Plugins, themes and starters to reuse
Who it's for
React developers who build marketing sites, documentation, blogs and content-heavy sites where speed matters. It suits teams that want to pull content from a headless CMS or APIs into a single build step.
Pricing and good to know
Gatsby is open source under the MIT licence and free to use. The project's hosting business is moving to Netlify, and the page notes that Gatsby Cloud customers have migration paths. Check current hosting options before you choose a host.
Highlights
- React components for pages and layouts
- GraphQL layer that joins many data sources
- Static builds with optional server rendering
- Plugins, themes and starters to reuse
