Why We Built a Decoupled Static CMS
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### Marrying the Power of Dynamic Admin with the Speed of Static Output
When we look at the modern web ecosystem, we see a clear divide:
- **Dynamic CMS Platforms (WordPress, Drupal)**: Extremely friendly for non-technical writers who need an interface to write, upload images, and click "Publish." However, they are heavy, require constant security updates, and suffer from database query bottlenecks.
- **Static Site Generators (Jekyll, Hugo)**: Loved by developers for their raw speed, security, and hosting flexibility. But they are completely unusable for clients who do not know Git, Markdown, or terminal commands.
#### The Hybrid Solution
FablePress.io acts as a bridge. Under the hood, FablePress uses a simple, secure database (SQLite or MySQL) to power a sleek editing dashboard. But when you click publish, the backend compiles your templates into pure, static HTML pages.
There are no database queries executed when a visitor views the live site. Your readers get Jekyll-level performance, while your writers get WordPress-level ease of use.