> Canonical URL: https://codingcat.dev/post/jamstackgr-1-sanity-io-as-a-backend # JAMStackGR ✏️ Blog PostOctober 25, 2019[![](/logos/sanity/Sanity-Symbol--black_on_transparent.svg)![](/logos/sanity/Sanity-Symbol--white_on_transparent.svg)Sanity](/topic/sanity) # JAMStackGR ![CodingCat.dev tutorial cover image](https://cdn.sanity.io/media-libraries/mlttp0BZbCpV/images/491be315d1db6904132e898767ed88eee4e98374-1920x1080.png?w=1920&q=82&fit=max&auto=format)[![Alex Patterson](https://cdn.sanity.io/media-libraries/mlttp0BZbCpV/images/a606dfaa381aab08ddbe16a33fe1d3e1fb37c927-400x400.jpg?w=96&h=96&q=82&fit=max&auto=format)Alex Patterson](/author/alex-patterson)▶ Watch on @CodingCatDev YouTube ## Watch the Related Video Deep Dive: Naive Vector RAG vs. Sanity Context Knowledge Bases See how structured knowledge bases and MCP context beat brittle chunking pipelines in production. ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gH9Q6-b1b4Y/maxresdefault.jpg)[@CodingCatDev62.5K / 100K Subscribers Goal](https://www.youtube.com/@codingcatdev?sub_confirmation=1)[Subscribe on YouTube→](https://www.youtube.com/@codingcatdev?sub_confirmation=1)[Watch on YouTube App ↗](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH9Q6-b1b4Y&list=UUnKZ8gEb78zXKMi1ns-IQ2g)✏️ Visual Architecture Diagram ## how this post connects together. Follow AJ from first principles to production-ready architecture. Let’s build it!✏️ Visual Diagram: JAMStackGR✓ Good PatternVISUAL DIAGRAM[Diagram Walkthrough]Step-by-step diagram breakdown for JAMStackGR: start with JAMStackGR, implement Hands-On Implementation, and ship to production.AAA Contrast Verified **JAMStackGR ** is a technical guide on CodingCat.dev by Alex Patterson focused on Sanity, React. Talking through Sanity.io as a backend to multiple Static Site Generators. A slightly deeper dive into Gatsbyjs. [https://codingcat.dev/post/jamstackgr-1-sanity-io-as-a-backend](/post/jamstackgr-1-sanity-io-as-a-backend) ![](https://cdn.sanity.io/media-libraries/mlttp0BZbCpV/images/99ffc84e7d0978f32e44885c2855c2cf367bc144-1120x630.jpg?w=1120&q=82&fit=max&auto=format) ## JAMStack GR #1 [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GsitEUyrC0xV4xlpFuRB9QKI5B4hdB5tZ5ldZEbuciU/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GsitEUyrC0xV4xlpFuRB9QKI5B4hdB5tZ5ldZEbuciU/edit?usp=sharing) Have you ever used Wordpress or Contentful? There is a new Headless CMS that might replace them. Distribute a single source of truth to any (all) channel, device or product. Sweet Query APIs Prepare data in queries using joins and projections. CDN cache multiple queries in a single request. GraphQL in beta. Powerful patching Powerful APIs for patching, exporting, and listening. No locking with real-time syncing. Secure & Compliant Fully GDPR Compliant. EU Hosted. Data encrypted at rest and in transit. APIs TLS / SSL only. Apps, not ops Sanity is a full-featured content API and editing solution that lets you concentrate on your core business. Enterprise comforts Third party login, free-form security rules, transactional writes and millions of documents. Scale ready Stop worrying about traffic spikes with asset and API CDNs on every continent – excepting Antarctica. Apps, not ops! Sanity is a full-featured content API and editing solution that lets you concentrate on your core business. Scale ready. Stop worrying about traffic spikes with asset and API CDNs on every continent – excepting Antarctica. Flexible and fast Structured content flows easily across APIs and services, enabling rapid innovation. Distribute freely Deep queries with joins on unstructured data. Select and reproject properties. Combine queries into a single cached result on a global CDN. Adapt continuously Customize editing environments to fit workflows and quickly iterate on data models. Ship fast Sanity is a modern, API-first digital content management system that lets developers work fast using technologies they love Customize Sanity is a headless CMS construction kit that you can adapt to create optimal editing experiences. Liberate legacy systems Import content in real-time from multiple sources and instantly query across them. Create custom editing workflows and experiences Icon for Customize in React.js Customize in React.js Open Source JavaScript editor. Full source code, permissive license. Instant UIs for complex data Model your content exactly the way you want with an extensive toolkit. Real-time Collaboration Edit structured, highly connected documents collaboratively. [https://medium.com/@kimbjrkman/how-to-use-inline-images-in-rich-text-with-sanity-io-c42594baa509https://jamstackthemes.dev](https://medium.com/@kimbjrkman/how-to-use-inline-images-in-rich-text-with-sanity-io-c42594baa509https://jamstackthemes.dev) ## Resources, Links & Official Documentation - [**Sanity.io Content Operating System Docs:**](https://www.sanity.io/docs?coupon=CodingCatDev&utm_source=codingcatdev) GROQ queries, Portable Text, Content Lake, and Agent Context - [**React Official Reference:**](https://react.dev/reference/react) Hooks, Server Components, and UI state patterns ## Related CodingCat.dev Tutorials & Podcast Episodes - [**Anchor Links From Sanity in Gatsby**](/post/anchor-links-from-sanity-in-gatsby): Have you ever hunted around for days trying to find that simple package for adding anchor links to your Gatsby blog? It is easier than you might think, and you ... - [**Sanity.io**](/podcast/0-4-sanity-io): Talking with Knut about Sanity.io and how it fits into your Jamstack requirements. - [**Scully - Angular Static Site Generator**](/post/scully-io-angular-static-site-generator): In the Static Site Generator (SSG) space, ReactJs has Gatsby and VueJs has Vuepress/Gridsome. This left for a space to be filled for Angular, introducing Scully... ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ### What are the main takeaways from JAMStackGR? Talking through Sanity.io as a backend to multiple Static Site Generators. A slightly deeper dive into Gatsbyjs. JAMStackGR explores practical patterns for Sanity, React in modern software engineering. Throughout this post, Alex Patterson breaks down real-world implementation details for Sanity, React so developers can apply these patterns directly in production. ### How do you implement Sanity best practices in production? When adopting Sanity and React in a production stack, start by validating your configuration against the [**Sanity.io Content Operating System Docs**](https://www.sanity.io/docs?coupon=CodingCatDev&utm_source=codingcatdev) (GROQ queries, Portable Text, Content Lake, and Agent Context). Focus on incremental adoption, automated testing, and observability so your team can measure performance and developer velocity improvements at each stage. ### Where can I watch the full JAMStackGR walkthrough and find related code resources? You can explore the complete write-up and code examples right here on CodingCat.dev, and subscribe to the [**CodingCat.dev YouTube channel**](https://www.youtube.com/@CodingCatDev?sub_confirmation=1) for weekly video tutorials. For a deeper dive into Sanity, check out our related guide: [**Anchor Links From Sanity in Gatsby**](/post/anchor-links-from-sanity-in-gatsby). ## recent blog posts. 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