Static files can use a database?

[alexislefebvre]

The “Deploy static files” page explains that we can use environment variables and a database.

I wonder how is it possible to use a database with static content? Does it mean that we can use a script in PHP, node, etc. to build the static content? This is not explained, but if it's possible, could you please explain how?

[juliamrch]

Yes, there are ways to incorporate dynamic data into a static site and to use a Database. Astro and T3 apps are a good example of this. This issue seems out of scope for our documentation at the moment, but I recommend reading about Incremental Static Regeneration to understand more about this.

Converting this as a discussion in case anyone has a better answer to add to this subject.