For a while now, this website has been powered by Hugo, a fantastic static site generator that ensures the site content is compiled into static files, making it swift and efficient. As a static website, there is no backend server running scripts, which means fewer points of failure and faster load times.

While I’ve been having fun experimenting with CSS and JavaScript to add some dynamic flair, interactive elements, and sleek transitions to bring a modern touch to the site, at its core, it’s all still a beautifully simple static site.

One thing it’s lacked was a way for visitors to provide feedback and suggestions, and so I’m happily ringing in the New Year by integrating Giscus, an elegant and lightweight commenting system powered by GitHub Discussions. By leveraging Giscus, the site now enables readers to leave comments and suggestions right at the bottom of every article. This addition transforms the site’s static setup into an interactive platform where your voices can be heard.

Giscus uses GitHub for authorization, providing a seamless and secure way for users to engage. While this might be a small hurdle for those without a GitHub account, I believe most of our readers who are keen on the topics discussed here are already part of the GitHub community.

So, feel free to leave your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions. Your input is invaluable, and I’m excited to hear from you. Happy commenting!