Author Summary: In an unexpected turn of events, I decided to rewrite my website using plain HTML and CSS instead of SvelteKit. The decision stemmed from my frustration with the Javascript bundler and building ecosystem. I found the process challenging at times, but ultimately rewarding. By using Pandoc and Python, I was able to convert my Markdown blog posts into HTML content. The project resulted in a smaller website asset size and a clearer understanding of how my site works. Moving forward, I plan to address code duplication and lack of live reloading. Overall, the experience was enlightening and could serve as a helpful template for others looking to create a simple website without a framework.
https://www.vijayp.dev/blog/rewrite-plain-html/