Question 1

How do I add dynamic features like a contact form to a Bridgetown site?

Accepted Answer

You can integrate Roda to handle dynamic routes and server-side logic, such as processing form submissions. Bridgetown's documentation covers Roda integration for adding fullstack functionality only where needed.

Question 2

Bridgetown vs Jekyll: which is better for a Ruby blog?

Accepted Answer

Bridgetown is a modern successor with built-in fullstack capabilities via Roda and a modern asset pipeline using esbuild, while Jekyll is simpler and has more themes. Choose Bridgetown if you anticipate needing dynamic features or prefer a more integrated Ruby workflow.

Question 3

Can I use Bridgetown with a headless CMS like Contentful?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Bridgetown can load data from external APIs, so you can connect it to headless CMSs. The external data loading feature allows you to fetch and render content dynamically during build time or via Roda for live updates.

Question 4

How to deploy Bridgetown on Vercel or similar platforms?

Accepted Answer

Bridgetown outputs static files ready for CDN deployment, but since it's Ruby-based, you may need to configure build commands and ensure Ruby support. The README mentions deployment on fast CDNs like Render, but Vercel might require custom setup for Ruby environments.

Question 5

What frontend frameworks work best with Bridgetown's asset pipeline?

Accepted Answer

Bridgetown uses esbuild, which supports modern JavaScript modules, so you can integrate frameworks like React or Vue. However, it's primarily for static generation, so dynamic interactions may need additional Roda endpoints or client-side hydration.

Question 6

Is Bridgetown suitable for large-scale enterprise applications?

Accepted Answer

It can scale from static sites to fullstack apps with Roda, but for highly complex, real-time enterprise needs, a dedicated framework like Rails might be more appropriate due to Bridgetown's progressive enhancement focus and smaller ecosystem.

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