MDX vs Traditional CMS

MDX (Markdown + JSX) represents a fundamental shift in how we think about content. Instead of storing content in a database and rendering it through PHP templates, MDX files live in your repository alongside your code.

This approach has several advantages: full version control with Git, type-safe content with TypeScript, the ability to use React components directly in your content, and the power of static site generation for performance. Your content becomes code, and your code becomes content.

Traditional CMS platforms excel at dynamic, frequently-updated content. But for marketing pages, landing pages, and documentation that changes quarterly at most, MDX offers a compelling alternative. The best part? You can mix both approaches – use MDX for static pages and WordPress REST API for your blog.