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What is Docusaurus?

Docusaurus is a platform that makes it easy to build fast and well-structured documentation sites. It works just as well for small projects as for larger, scalable solutions.

With Docusaurus, you can build a site that is easy to maintain and update. One of the biggest advantages of Docusaurus is that it is completely open source and free to use. The platform requires no license and can be customized freely to suit your needs.

Capabilities and features​

With Docusaurus, you can present your technical content in a professional and user-friendly way.

  • Create documentation – Perfect for manuals, API documentation, and technical guides.
  • Create a blog – Keep users updated with the latest news or tutorials.
  • Customize the site – Build your own design with colors, typography, and themes.
  • Use interactive components – Add React components for interactive content.

💡 Did you know? Many successful companies use Docusaurus for their documentation, including Facebook, Redux, and Jest.

How it works​

Docusaurus is built with React and uses a static site generator. This means it generates HTML files based on your Markdown or MDX files. The site is hosted as static files, making it extremely fast and easy to maintain.

Docusaurus sites are also responsive, which means they look great and work smoothly on everything from large desktop screens to mobile phones. This makes it easy to deliver the best possible experience for all users, regardless of device.

Here are a few technical details:

  • Languages – JavaScript/TypeScript and Markdown.
  • Hosting – Compatible with Netlify, Vercel, and GitHub Pages.
  • Build process – Uses Webpack and Babel to compile and optimize the site.
Static, interactive, or dynamic content – what is the difference?📚

Static content

  • Examples: Documentation, blog posts, guides.
  • Description: Static pages are generated when the site is built and do not change until you update them manually.
  • Benefits: Fast and secure, since content is delivered directly from a server or CDN (Content Delivery Network) without additional processing.

Interactive content

  • Examples: Code blocks with copy buttons, dropdowns, calculators.
  • Description: With Docusaurus, you can easily add interactivity through React components and MDX (Markdown + React).
  • Benefits: User-friendly and engaging, without impacting performance.

Dynamic content

  • Examples: E-commerce, real-time data, user-generated content.
  • Description: Dynamic sites fetch content from a server in real time or generate pages based on user input.
  • Benefits: Enables complex and tailored experiences for users. Adaptable to user needs, which makes it powerful for e-commerce and SaaS applications.

Note! Docusaurus is primarily designed for static and interactive content. For dynamic functionality, other solutions may be more suitable.

Is Docusaurus right for you?​

Docusaurus is a great fit for:

✅ Software companies that need a structured documentation site.
✅ Projects with developers and editors who want to collaborate efficiently.
✅ Fast and secure sites without the need for dynamic content.

Less suitable for:

❌ Companies that want to build e-commerce or complex dynamic sites.
❌ Organizations without technical support that do not want to handle Git or code.

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