The author compares two personal websites, one complex and requiring advanced technical knowledge, the other simpler with static HTML files. Surprisingly, it is mostly normal users who have the complex sites, while professional engineers opt for the simpler option. The author highlights the unnecessary complexity of many websites due to factors like hosting and domain configuration. They discuss their experience writing a unique language server for HTML and emphasize the need for simplicity in web development to make the internet more accessible to everyone. The author calls on individuals to contribute to making the web a more inclusive and interesting place.
https://kristoff.it/blog/static-site-paradox/