static-site-generation

Configure the `base` path in your static site generator's configuration file to match your repository name or deployment subdirectory. Most SSGs like Astro and Next.js use a `base` or `basePath` setting that ensures assets and links resolve correctly when deployed to a GitHub Pages subpath.

Astro, Next.js, and VitePress all offer strong TypeScript support and built-in MDX integration. Choose based on your needs: Astro excels for content-heavy sites, Next.js for hybrid content, and VitePress for documentation. All three handle type-safe content collections and GitHub Pages deployment.

Yes. Modern SSGs support content collections and schema validation to ensure type-safe documentation. You define content schemas, and the framework validates your markdown and MDX files against those schemas before building, catching errors early.

SSGs differ in framework design, MDX support, and configuration complexity. Astro prioritizes performance and content collections; Next.js offers flexibility for hybrid static-dynamic sites; VitePress focuses on documentation. All support GitHub Pages, but configuration and build optimization vary.

GitHub Pages requires a `404.html` file in your site root to handle missing routes. Most SSGs generate this automatically during the build process. Ensure your framework's output directory is configured correctly and the 404 page is included in the static output.