Introduction to Gatsby.js

2020-04-04
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Gatsby is a blazing fast modern site generator for React.

Get Started

There are two main ways to get started with Gatsby:

  1. Tutorial: Step-by-step instructions on how to install Gatsby and start a project: written for people without Gatsby or web development experience, though these learning resources have helped developers of all skill levels.
  2. Quick start: One page summary of how to install Gatsby and start a new project.

Go further

  1. Recipes: Find some quick answers for how to accomplish some specific, common tasks with Gatsby.
  2. Choose your own adventure and peruse the various sections of the Gatsby docs:

    • Reference Guides: Learn about the many different topics around building with Gatsby, like sourcing data, deployment, and more.
    • Gatsby API Reference: Learn more about Gatsby APIs and configuration.
    • Releases & Migration: Find release notes and guides for migration between major versions.
    • Conceptual Guide: Read high-level overviews of the Gatsby approach.
    • Gatsby Internals: Dig into how Gatsby works behind the scenes.
    • Using Gatsby Professionally: Learn tips and tricks for how to explain Gatsby to others at work, so that you have more opportunities to work with Gatsby professionally.
  3. Check out the Ecosystem libraries for Gatsby starters and plugins, as well as external community resources.

Start contributing

Visit the Contributing section to find guides on the Gatsby community, code of conduct, and how to get started contributing to Gatsby.