#staticvdynamic

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Websites: Static vs Dynamic

What is a Static Website?

A static website is a website which is created offline in a text editor, using mainly HTML, CSS and Javascript. This is then uploaded to a web hosting server using an uploading software, such filezilla. With the website being create all offline their is no tailoring for individual users, this means the website appears the exact same for users at all times.

Pros

Very fast to load 

Secure 

Easy to host

Cons

Unchanging (not customisable) 

Updating takes time 

Poor at taking user’s input

What is a Dynamic Website?

A dynamic website is a website which is different to every user, typically created using HTML,CSS, Javascript, PHP and databases. It is not generated until a user requests for a website to be created. Pages are sorted and shown by the web server which is determined by the users input. Dynamic website’s tend to be more interactive with users are they tend to be more relatable with the content that is shown.

Pros

Flexible to user

Interact easier with databases 

Updates easier Interacts with users

Cons

Less Secure than static 

Slow due to being flexible for users 

Harder to set up with servers 

Expensive

Both styles of websites are good in their own aspects, the choice should be determined by what the user really needs and requires.