Rewrite, with a static-site generator

[resynth1943]

I have the PHP website cloned locally, and right now... I see no actual reason for running PHP. Perhaps we can drop the PHP interpreter to save some server costs?

How would you feel about rewriting this in a static site generator like Jekyll?

[resynth1943]

(on a side note, the design of the content would be much easier to manage with a static site generator.)

[PrestonN]

I'm not entirely against it, though at the end of the day I don't think there would be any real benefit.

I still need a server to run site analytics. Since Matomo already uses PHP and had to be installed on the server, I just went ahead and used it for the site as well. If there's a way to keep the site analytics then it's something we can look more into.

[resynth1943]

Can't you just host them separately?

[resynth1943]

It's already on a separate domain, so... :P

[PrestonN]

If I did then what would be the benefit of a rewrite? If I already have to pay for a server to host analytics then rewriting the website to save on server costs doesn't really benefit me in any way.

Also you're right that the domain is different, but they're both hosted on the same server.

[resynth1943]

I mean, I didn't realise you were using Matomo too.

I still think a rewrite would be preferable, though. Right now, the design of the site is a bit of a mess, and the developer experience is confusing (for me, at least).

[resynth1943]

(also, it's a good way to spend my time lol)

[PrestonN]

If it's something you'd like to work on I'm more than happy to accept a PR. It just isn't something I think that I'll be working on myself for now.

[resynth1943]

Oh, good. I'll get started, then :D

[AceTheCreator]

@resynth1943 how far have you gone in rebuilding the website? Just asking in case you need a helping hand, I'd really love to help.

[AceTheCreator]

@PrestonN please I was just wondering if @resynth1943 has done anything about this issue if not I'd like to take it up

[PrestonN]

I'm not sure. It isn't something I plan on working on as I'm comfortable with how the site is put together right now, but if it's something that's really desired then please submit a PR and we can discuss it.

[resynth1943]

Hi @alphabet-codes, I have some edits in my local copy. I did plan to do a mini redesign too.

[AceTheCreator]

@resynth1943 please can you share an insight on what you have right now?

[AceTheCreator]

@PrestonN I really appreciate your response, I'd love to see what @resynth1943 has pulled up so far so that i won't be reinventing the wheel.

[PrestonN]

I'm not sure what you're expecting me to show / respond with, this isn't something that I'm working on. I am not involved whatsoever with any work that @resynth1943 is doing.

[AceTheCreator]

i understand your point @PrestonN

[AceTheCreator]

I'd work on the project myself then

[resynth1943]

My poor emails... 😅

I'll show it to you tonight.

[AceTheCreator]

@resynth1943 haven't seen anything yet.

[resynth1943]

Then wait longer. I'm busy at college.
Have a nice day.

[efb4f5ff-1298-471a-8973-3d47447115dc]

Hi @resynth1943 this issue hasn't had any activity for a while now. We are wondering what the status is of this and if this should be closed.