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Why I switched from Netlify back to GitHub Pages

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

Eugene Yan detailed his blog's architecture, which relies on Jekyll for content generation and GitHub Pages for hosting, offering a free and straightforward setup. He also shared his experience switching from Netlify back to GitHub Pages due to complications with DNS and email records, as well as limitations on Netlify's free tier build minutes. Yan ultimately prioritized the peace of mind and unlimited build capacity of GitHub Pages over Netlify's advanced features. AI

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Why I switched from Netlify back to GitHub Pages

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Eugene Yan TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Mailbag: What's the Architecture for your Blog?

    How did you set up your site and what's an easy way to replicate it?

  2. Eugene Yan TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Why I switched from Netlify back to GitHub Pages

    DNS server snafus led to email & security issues. Also, limited free build minutes monthly.

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