Preface

Gatsby is a powerful React static site generator that enables you to create lightning-fast web experiences. With this latest version of Gatsby, you can combine your static content with server-side rendered and deferred static content to create a fully rounded application. Elevating React Web Development with Gatsby provides a comprehensive introduction for anyone new to GatsbyJS and will have you up to speed in no time.

Complete with hands-on tutorials and projects, this easy-to-follow guide starts by teaching you the core concepts of GatsbyJS. You'll then discover how to build performant, accessible, and scalable websites by harnessing the power of the GatsbyJS framework. This book takes a practical approach to help you to build anything from your personal website through to large-scale applications with authentication and make your site rise through those SEO rankings.

By the end of this book, you will know how to build client websites your users will love. Every aspect of performance and accessibility is a point of emphasis with this tool and you will learn how to squeeze every ounce of benefit out of it through the book's material.