What do we mean when we say “static content”?

When we refer to "static content" in relation to the Internet and websites, we mean the content that does not change frequently and remains constant each time it is displayed to users. These files can be served directly to users without needing to be processed by the server. Examples of static content include:

HTML files: Static web pages that do not require dynamic processing by the server.
CSS files: Stylesheets that define the appearance of web pages.
Images: Image files such as .jpg, .png, .gif, etc.
JavaScript files: Scripts that run on the client side.
Video and audio files: Static media files that do not change.
Font files: Used for displaying text.

The term "static" is differentiated from "dynamic content," which can change based on user interaction or other factors and is often generated or altered in real-time by the server. Examples of dynamic content include pages generated by content management systems (CMS), forms submitted by users, and data sourced from databases.