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My New Blog Setup

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I recently rebuilt my personal website using Docusaurus and now host it on GitHub Pages. After experimenting with various self-hosted options in the past, I wanted something simpler, faster, and easier to manage. Docusaurus turned out to be the perfect fit.

Why Docusaurus?​

  • 🧱 Markdown-first: I can write everything in plain Markdown, which keeps things lightweight and clean.
  • 🚀 Blazing fast: Static site = instant load times and no backend overhead.
  • 🔧 Fully customizable: React-based theming and plugin system give me room to grow.
  • 🌍 Version control: Everything is stored and tracked in Git.

Deployment with GitHub Pages​

I host the site for free via GitHub Pages, with automatic deployment on every push using GitHub actions.
No server to maintain, no security patching. Just clean builds and instant updates.

What About My Old Setup?​

I’ve run my own infrastructure using Proxmox and Debian-based VMs on an HPE DL380p for a while now. That experience taught me a lot about self-hosting and managing web traffic through Cloudflare tunnels.
But for my blog, I now prefer a setup that lets me focus on content, not maintenance.

If you're looking for a developer-friendly static site generator, Docusaurus is definitely worth trying.