prerender = true for Static Pages
Export prerender to generate static HTML for pages that don't change at request time.
prerender = true for Static Pages is a free Sveltejs Academy lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 2 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the Sveltejs Academy learning path, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
What Prerendering Is
Prerendering generates static HTML at build time for pages that do not change per request.
Enable per Page
Export prerender = true from +page.js or +page.server.js.
export const prerender = true;Site-Wide
Set prerender at the root layout to enable it for everything by default.
// +layout.js
export const prerender = true;Dynamic Routes
Provide entries to enumerate dynamic param values.
export function entries() { return [{ slug: "hello" }, { slug: "world" }]; }Auto-Discovery
SvelteKit follows links during prerender to discover more routes automatically.
Static Hosts
Prerendered output works on any static host; combine with adapter-static for fully static sites.
Hybrid Apps
Mix prerendered marketing pages with dynamic app pages in the same SvelteKit project.
Build Time Cost
Many dynamic routes mean longer builds. Prerender selectively when scale is huge.
Best for
Marketing, docs, blogs, e-commerce product pages with stable data.
Avoid for
Personalized dashboards, real-time data, anything per-user.
Invalidation
Static prerender requires a rebuild to refresh content. Pair with ISR or revalidate APIs for fresh data.
Quick Check
How do you enable prerendering for a page?
Recap
Export prerender = true to generate static HTML at build time for fast, cacheable pages.
Frequently asked questions
Is the “prerender = true for Static Pages” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “prerender = true for Static Pages” is free to read here on the web, and the Sveltejs Academy course includes 4 lessons in total. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the Sveltejs Academy course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.
What will I learn in “prerender = true for Static Pages”?
Export prerender to generate static HTML for pages that don't change at request time. You practise Sveltejs Academy with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start Sveltejs Academy?
No prior experience is required. Sveltejs Academy on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 2 of 4, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “prerender = true for Static Pages” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this Sveltejs Academy lesson?
Yes. Every Sveltejs Academy lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.
All lessons in this course
- Universal vs Server-Only load
- prerender = true for Static Pages
- ssr = false for Client-Only Pages
- Island Architecture