Thu Jul 09 2020

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Comments For The Jamstack

! This Article Contains Technical Jargon

The Jamstack is a method for creating a website that doesn't rely on a traditional web server. Instead, they are hosted on servers we call a "CDN" for the best user experience (they load very quickly). Performance is a huge priority for sites built with the Jamstack - just like FastComments.

Why FastComments Works With The Jamstack

FastComments only requires a small (< 11kb currently) code snippet at the bottom of the static page where you want to add comments. Therefore, installing FastComments on a typical Jamstack site takes only a few seconds, just like any static site.

Potential Issues

We recognize that Jamstack sites don’t always start as something static. They may be developed with Preact, React, or Vue, for example. Written in vanilla JS, we created the FastComments widget for maximum interoperability to work with all major frameworks. However, if you run into issues with FastComments and your preferred framework, then let us know.

In Conclusion

We hope that FastComments enables your users to engage with your site, provide feedback, and leave comments in ways that they normally couldn't on a static site. For instance, this page is pre-rendered just like a traditional Jamstack site, and you can see FastComments happily functioning at the bottom.

Cheers!