Chris Hayes :: hayes.software

Chose 11ty (opens in a new window) for its focus on static site generation - no bloat, just speed.

Integrated AlpineJS to provide lightweight interactivity without slowing down the initial page load.

Used TailwindCSS to apply styles swiftly during development despite its size.

Opted for Helvetica to avoid loading delays and maintain a classic look.

Implemented subtle page-preloading to make internal navigation feel seamless.

I wrote a blog post about the frontend tech choices in more detail.