# SSG

CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ssg
Updated: 2026-07-22

## Definition

Stands for Static Site Generator. A computer program that builds a website by creating all the pages at once before anyone visits them, making the site very fast.

For teachers: Abbreviation for Static Site Generator. A software tool that applies data and content to templates to generate a set of HTML files during a build process, rather than generating pages on-demand at request time.

## Examples

- I used an SSG to build my personal blog.
- The developer switched to an SSG because it improved the site's loading speed and security compared to a traditional database-driven system.
- By utilizing an SSG, the engineering team managed to host the entire documentation site on a global content delivery network, significantly reducing latency for international users.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in web development contexts; often contrasted with CMS (Content Management System).

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