Traditional CMS platforms are being disrupted. Here's why file-based content management is the future.
The Problem with Traditional CMS
- Vendor lock-in - Your content is trapped in proprietary databases
- Complexity - Over-engineered for simple content needs
- Performance - Dynamic rendering slows everything down [1]
The File-Based Revolution
The JAMstack architecture has fundamentally changed how we think about content management [2]. Modern content management uses:
Markdown/MDX Files
Write content in simple, portable formats that work everywhere.
Git Version Control
Every change is tracked. Roll back anytime. Collaborate with branches.
Static Generation
Pre-render pages for blazing-fast performance and better SEO.
Our Stack
Contestra is built on this philosophy:
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Editor | Obsidian |
| Format | MDX |
| Framework | Next.js 15 |
| CMS | Keystatic |
Conclusion
The future of content is portable, version-controlled, and fast. Join us in building it.
[1]
J. Gray, “The rise of headless CMS,” Smashing Magazine, 2018.
[2]
M. Biilmann and P. Hawksworth, “The JAMstack: A modern architecture for the web,” Netlify, 2015.