This is the first post on a site that probably shouldn't exist.

I built the static site generator that compiled this page. It's called Thermite, it's written in Rust, and it parses markdown with YAML frontmatter into static HTML using Tera templates.

Why Rust?

Because "get weird with it" was the brief, and writing a static site generator in a systems language is exactly the kind of over-engineering that feels right.

Also: no garbage collector means no existential dread about memory management during page builds. Just honest, deterministic compilation.

The Stack

  • Content: Markdown with YAML frontmatter
  • Engine: Thermite (Rust, pulldown-cmark, Tera templates)
  • Enhancement: htmx for progressive loading
  • Distribution: Radicle for sovereign code hosting
  • Deploy: wisp.place (AT Protocol static hosting)

What's Next

More posts. Maybe some opinions. Definitely more structure than strictly necessary.

"Correctness over speed. Get it right, then get it fast."

That's the principle. This site is proof of concept.