Quiz Entry - updated: 2026.07.14
What is the difference between static and dynamic CMS architectures?
A static CMS pre-generates HTML files ahead of time for speed and security, while a dynamic CMS builds each page from the database on every request for real-time flexibility.
| Static | Dynamic |
|---|---|
| Pre-generated HTML files | Pages built per request |
| Served directly by web server | CMS queries database each time |
| Fast, highly scalable | Flexible, always current |
| Rebuild needed for changes | Changes appear immediately |
| Example: Hugo | Example: WordPress |
Trade-off: Static is faster and more secure; dynamic offers real-time content and personalization.