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The Site Build

Currently building with Next.js, a framework for React. Then connected to Sanity.io, a headless CMS. The site is currently served from Vercel.

Once that was accomplished, I then figure out how to get it to automatically deploy on changes made to the data on sanity. Or, when I press a button.

I've also been testing the performance of Vercel vs from Docker containers running on a VPS's. Just because, we love Docker. Though, a lot can be said for Vercel being free. I don't mind paying a few bucks for total control. Honestly, it's been a toss up. Here's a link to the docker containers, including the below mentioned one, if you're interested.

So far, amazon aws seems slower than both of the previous mentions. It's a nice little server package I picked up there, running on arm chips. My best guess is it's some delay in the response. I plan to isolate it and do more testing. Meaning.. set up another ssl certificate just for it.. soon.

In Short

This is complicated stuff, people! Don't be surprised if I break it a few times. 😄 It is off to a good start. However, there is a whole lot of work left to do before this is complete. So, stay tuned!

Things to Do

1. build the contact page
2. uploads page? - will need login authentication
3. tie the documents page to sanity
4. clean up css
5. social links w/ icons