When folks think of photo galleries, they often envision slow, cumbersome platforms that hog resources and feel way too complex for what they're worth. But hang on, because PiGallery 2 is about to shatter that image faster than you can say "raspberry pie." PiGallery 2 is a blazingly fast, directory-first photo gallery website, optimized to run on low-resource servers, and is perfectly at home on a Raspberry Pi. Picture this: a website that whizzes through your photo collection so quickly, it'll make your PC look like it's jogging in quicksand. It's that snappy! What sets PiGallery 2 apart? Well, for starters, it's simplicity in action. Setup is a breeze—just point it to your photos folder, set a temp folder, and you're good to go. That's it! There’s no need for convoluted configurations or jumping through hoops. Of course, there's a flip side. If you're hoping to tinker around, making changes like deleting, rotating, or tagging photos directly within the gallery, you're out of luck. PiGallery 2 is read-only, meaning it displays what you've got and that's that. Plus, while it's optimized for galleries with fewer than 100,000 photos and 5,000 photos per folder, larger collections might experience a bit of a slowdown. Got docker? Fantastic! PiGallery 2 installs smoothly with Docker, offering all necessary dependencies and auto-restarts on reboot. If you’re the roll-up-your-sleeves type, you can also install it directly using Node.js. Installation couldn’t be more straightforward. If you're going the Node.js route, a few quick commands are all you need. Just download Node.js, grab PiGallery 2 from GitHub, install the necessary packages, and you're off to the races. For admin-level customization, fire it up once to generate a config file, tweak that bad boy to your heart's content, and restart. Easy peasy! You can even get fancy with advanced configurations through the UI, manually editing the config file, flipping switches, or setting environmental variables. It’s all possible and laid out with a confidence that'll make you feel like a tech wizard. So, you’re probably thinking, "Great, but does it actually look good?" Oh, you betcha. PiGallery 2's user interface is polished and intuitive, giving you a premium feel without all the bloat. It's the perfect setup for anyone looking to set up a slick, performant photo gallery on the cheap—especially on a Raspberry Pi. There’s even a live demo you can check out, although it might take a hot minute to boot up on free web services. But once it's live, it’ll show off just how zippy this setup really is. In terms of support, while the project's creator focuses mainly on bugs and features useful to them, the open-source nature of PiGallery 2 allows for extensions and community-driven enhancements. There’s even guidance for those keen on contributing translations or new features. For those wondering about limitations, sure, there are a few known issues—like IOS maps causing hiccups or video support being a bit shaky on weaker servers. But in the grand scheme of things, these are minor blips in what is otherwise a rock-solid gallery solution. Now, go ahead, give PiGallery 2 a whirl and see how it transforms your photo-viewing experience. It’s free, it's fast, and above all, it's fabulous.