Welcome to fddl.dev
This is a personal homepage and demonstration of fddl, a static site generator crafted in Swift. Built with performance and simplicity in mind, fddl leverages Swift’s compiled nature to deliver blazing-fast site generation. It features a custom markdown processor (SwiftMark), flexible shortcode system, plugin architecture, and modern templating—all while maintaining the simplicity of writing in plain Markdown. Perfect for blogs, documentation, portfolios, and any static site that demands speed and type safety.
⚡️ Quick Navigation
Explore the Blog: Deep dives into software engineering, design, and culture.
View My Projects: Open-source tools and experiments from github.com/aviatorcards.
Documentation: Comprehensive guides on how this site is built and maintained.
The Lab: Technical experiments, code snippets, and proof-of-concept demos.
🏗️ How it’s Built
fddl is designed for performance and aesthetics. Every page is pre-rendered into static HTML, ensuring near-instant load times and zero server-side vulnerabilities.
Key Technology Stack
Core Engine: Swift 5.10 (compiled for maximum performance)
Markdown Processor: SwiftMark (custom recursive descent parser)
Templating: fddl HTML Engine with YAML-based layouts
Shortcodes: Dynamic content embedding system (YouTube, alerts, retro effects)
Plugin Architecture: Extensible system for sitemap, RSS, search indexing
Syntax Highlighting: Splash for beautiful code blocks
Dev Server: SwiftNIO-powered hot reload server
Styling: Modern CSS with multiple default themes
Build System: GitHub Actions with incremental build tracking
🚀 Latest Build Info
Build ID:
F87A5007-8074-4C3A-ACE1-B62D98B938BCCommit:
7c696ceGenerated: Jan 19, 2026 at 6:27 PM
🖋️ Latest Thought
“The best way to predict the future is to build it. But the best way to maintain it is to keep it simple.” - Lincoln/Drucker