From Idea to GitHub Pages: Building This Tool with SvelteKit
We needed a fast, private, beautiful HTML entity encoder. Instead of settling for slow online tools that phone home, we built exactly what we wanted — in under 48 hours.
Tech Stack
- SvelteKit + adapter-static → 100% static output
- Bootstrap 5 via CDN → no build step
- Pure TypeScript encoding logic → zero dependencies
- GitHub Pages → free, instant, global CDN
Why Static?
No server = no logging, no tracking, no rate limits. Works offline. Loads instantly worldwide.
Lessons Learned
You don’t need a backend for 99% of developer tools. SvelteKit’s static adapter + a few smart optimizations give you native-app performance in a bookmarkable URL.
FAQ
Can I fork and customize it?
Absolutely. The entire source is open and MIT licensed.
Great tools should be simple, fast, and respect your privacy. We practice what we preach.