Gridsome

Description #

Gridsome is a Vue-powered static site generator that helps developers build fast, PWA-ready websites using a GraphQL data layer and modern frontend architecture.

History #

Gridsome was introduced in 2018 by Tommy Vedvik and Peer Sonnenberg, inspired by the popularity of Gatsby (React). It aimed to bring similar performance and developer experience to the Vue.js ecosystem, supporting JAMstack architecture and static site generation for Vue fans.

Hello World Code #

<template>
  <Layout>
    <h1>Hello, World!</h1>
  </Layout>
</template>

<script>
export default {
  metaInfo: {
    title: 'Home'
  }
}
</script>

How to Run #

Option 1: Online
CodeSandbox Gridsome Template

Option 2: Local

npm install --global @gridsome/cli
gridsome create hello-world
cd hello-world
gridsome develop

Key Concepts #

• Vue.js frontend framework
• Static site generation
• GraphQL-powered data layer
• Markdown and headless CMS support
• File-based routing
• Fast builds and performance optimization
• PWA support out of the box
• Image optimization and lazy loading
• Plugin-friendly architecture
• SEO-optimized rendering

Try It Online #

https://codesandbox.io/s/gridsome-starter-h9z4g

Fun Facts #

• Gridsome was the first Vue-powered JAMstack SSG to rival Gatsby.
• It supports dozens of CMSs, including WordPress, Contentful, and Sanity via plugins.
• Its GraphQL layer lets you query data from multiple sources in a unified way.
• Developers love its “build once, deploy everywhere” model for static hosting platforms like Netlify and Vercel.
• Despite a quieter update cycle in recent years, Gridsome remains a favorite for Vue developers wanting SEO-friendly, ultra-fast websites.

Resources #

Official site
Docs
GitHub
Community