# Backend Guide
This guide covers backend-related setup and concepts for the project.
# Overview
While VuePress itself is a static site generator with no backend, projects often need a backend for things like search, contact forms, or dynamic content. This page collects notes and conventions for backend work related to this project.
# Getting Started
Installation: Install the project dependencies.
npm installDevelopment Server: Start the local development server.
npm run docs:devView in Browser: Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080/ (opens new window) to view the site.
# Building for Production
To generate a static production build:
npm run docs:build
The output is written to docs/.vuepress/dist and can be deployed to any static
hosting provider.