The Evolution of Web Development: From HTML to JAMstack

The Evolution of Web Development: From HTML to JAMstack

Introduction

Web development has witnessed a remarkable evolution over the years, shaping the digital landscape we navigate today. In this blog post, we’ll embark on a journey through the key milestones in web development, exploring how the shift from traditional HTML-centric approaches to modern JAMstack architectures has transformed the way we build and deploy web applications.

The HTML Era

In the early days of the web, HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) was the cornerstone. Developers manually crafted static web pages, and interactivity was limited. Each user action required a full page reload, leading to a less dynamic user experience.

<!-- Example of a simple HTML page -->
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
  <title>My Website</title>
</head>
<body>
  <h1>Hello, World!</h1>
  <p>Welcome to my website.</p>
</body>
</html>