I don't understand the goal. So it's a server CMS, which stores data in Github. What are the advantages of a full-fledged CMS like WordPress? Over a static site generator like Jekyll?
Oh yes, it's based on NodeJS, so it's hype!
Oh yes, it's based on NodeJS, so it's hype!
Traditional CMS's are opinionated server side applications that live outside of the site developer's workflow, and are subject to maintenance and a high potential for getting hacked. The advantage is eschewing all of that for a hackable React app that literally lives on a page on your site, and gaining the speed and security benefits of static development.
To better understand the methodology, check out https://JAMstack.org.
The advantage of these tools is that you can get a statically generated site without having to use terminal commands or git. It's perfect if you're setting up a simple site for non-technical clients, then they can manage their own content and you don't have to babysit Wordpress or worry about scaling.
https://www.smashingmagazine.com
https://www.netlify.com/blog/2017/11/21/smashing-magazine-is...
> Here’s a quick way to run a server:
you could just as easily run `python -m SimpleHTTPServer 80` and skip installing anything.