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Building Modern Web Apps with Astro

Discover why Astro is becoming the go-to framework for content-focused websites and how it compares to traditional frameworks. Learn about island architecture, zero JS by default, and content collections.

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Astro has revolutionized how we think about building websites. By shipping zero JavaScript by default and using a component-based architecture, it offers the best of both worlds.

Why Astro?

Performance First

Astro’s island architecture means you only hydrate the components that need interactivity. This results in incredibly fast load times and better Core Web Vitals.

Framework Agnostic

You can use React, Vue, Svelte, or any other framework within Astro. This flexibility allows you to choose the right tool for each part of your application.

Content Collections

The content collections feature provides type-safe content management out of the box, making it perfect for blogs, documentation sites, and portfolios.

Getting Started

npm create astro@latest my-blog
cd my-blog
npm install
npm run dev

Astro represents the future of web development - focusing on what matters most: delivering content to users as efficiently as possible.