Getting Started with Astro
Learn how to build lightning-fast websites with the Astro framework. This guide covers the basics of setting up your first Astro project.
Getting Started with Astro
Astro is a modern static site generator that allows you to build fast, content-focused websites. In this post, we’ll explore why Astro is becoming a popular choice for developers.
Why Astro?
Astro ships zero JavaScript by default, which means your sites are incredibly fast. You only load JavaScript when you need it, thanks to Astro’s partial hydration approach.
Key Features
- Island Architecture - Load interactive components only where needed
- Content Collections - Type-safe content management with Markdown
- Framework Agnostic - Use React, Vue, Svelte, or vanilla JS
- Built-in Optimizations - Automatic image optimization and more
Getting Started
To create a new Astro project, simply run:
npm create astro@latestFollow the prompts, and you’ll have a working Astro site in minutes!
Conclusion
Astro is perfect for blogs, documentation sites, portfolios, and any content-heavy website where performance matters. Give it a try!