Janbum: A High-Performance Static Photo Gallery Generator (opens in new tab)

Introduction Cloud photo solutions are fantastic right up until they start hitting you with subscription limits, heavy web tracking, or bulky interfaces. Recently, I wanted to self-publish a chronological historical photo archive of our local event, Urkerdag, across multiple years. Each folder represents one year, nearly 5000 photos spread across 15 folders. Instead of reaching for heavy JavaScript frameworks or dynamic content databases that demand ongoing container upkeep, I chose a differe...