Layout is code, content is data
A simple rule that prevents CMS-driven rewrites: keep layout in code, expose content as structured data.
Guides
CMS & content modeling
Modern frontends and CMS systems don't speak the same language. Astro exposes the mismatch — build-time extraction helps define a clear contract between frontend and CMS. These notes cover the underlying architecture: IR, content contracts, and why layout belongs in code.
Why CMS break modern frontends (Astro makes it obvious)
CMS are great at content, but they model structure too late. Astro exposes the mismatch — build-time IR fixes it.
Why we don’t ship CMS adapters in the core
CMS adapters create hidden coupling and support debt. Keeping them outside the core is a deliberate architectural choice.
Why “AI-built websites” don’t age well
AI can generate websites in minutes. But when trends, tools, and business models change, content-driven architectures are the only ones that survive.