Building Modern Web Apps with JAMstack
Sarah Johnson
Sarah is a technology writer and developer advocate with over 10 years of experience. She's passionate about making complex technical concepts accessible to everyone.
Discover how the JAMstack architecture is changing web development with better performance, security, and developer experience.
Building Modern Web Apps with JAMstack
The JAMstack (JavaScript, APIs, and Markup) represents a modern approach to building web applications that delivers better performance, higher security, and improved developer experience.
What is JAMstack?
JAMstack is an architecture pattern where:
- JavaScript handles dynamic functionality
- APIs provide backend services and data
- Markup is pre-rendered at build time
Key Benefits
Performance
Serving pre-built static files from a CDN means your site loads incredibly fast, anywhere in the world.
Security
With no database or server-side code to exploit, your attack surface is dramatically reduced.
Scalability
CDNs handle traffic spikes effortlessly. No need to worry about server capacity.
Developer Experience
Modern tooling, clear separation of concerns, and the ability to use best-of-breed services make development enjoyable.
Popular JAMstack Tools
Frameworks:
- Next.js
- Gatsby
- Nuxt.js
- Astro
Headless CMS:
- Cosmic
- Contentful
- Sanity
Deployment:
- Vercel
- Netlify
- AWS Amplify
Getting Started
- Choose a static site generator or framework
- Connect to a headless CMS for content management
- Deploy to a modern hosting platform
- Set up continuous deployment from your Git repository
The JAMstack approach isn't just a trend—it's a fundamental shift in how we build for the web, prioritizing performance and user experience while making developers more productive.