Just using the file system is inadequate for some reasons that TFA mentions. For instance, returning gzip or Brotli compressed versions of resources, or returning HTTP 301/302 redirects for certain requests.
Also if you use CloudFront be aware you'll be paying for bandwidth, so if one of your pieces goes viral (or you're just a popular writer) the cost can be surprisingly high (over $50/mo).
Also if you use CloudFront be aware you'll be paying for bandwidth, so if one of your pieces goes viral (or you're just a popular writer) the cost can be surprisingly high (over $50/mo).