A static website is one that contains fixed content, meaning the same content is displayed to every user who visits the site. The content is typically written in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and is stored on a server in the form of files. When a user requests a page from a static website, the server simply sends the pre-written HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to the user’s browser, which then renders the page.
On the other hand, a dynamic website is one that generates content on the fly in response to user actions or other events. The content of a dynamic website is generated using server-side scripts (such as PHP, Ruby, or Python) and is stored in a database. When a user requests a page from a dynamic website, the server retrieves the necessary data from the database, processes it using the server-side script, and sends the resulting HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to the user’s browser, which then renders the page.
In general, dynamic websites are more flexible and interactive than static websites, as they can display different content to different users based on their actions or other factors. However, they also require more complex technology and infrastructure, and can be slower to load and more difficult to maintain than static websites.