Getting Started with Astro

Astro is a modern web framework that allows you to build fast, content-focused websites. In this post, we’ll explore what makes Astro special and how to get started.

Why Astro?

Astro offers several advantages:

  1. Fast by Default: Ships zero JavaScript by default
  2. Component Islands: Use your favorite framework (React, Vue, Svelte, etc.)
  3. Content Collections: Built-in content management
  4. SEO-Friendly: Great for content-heavy sites

Getting Started

To create a new Astro project, simply run:

npm create astro@latest

Follow the prompts, and you’ll have a new project ready in seconds!

Building Your First Page

Astro pages are simple. Here’s a basic example:

---
const greeting = "Hello, World!";
---

<html>
  <body>
    <h1>{greeting}</h1>
  </body>
</html>

Conclusion

Astro is a fantastic choice for building modern websites. Give it a try and see how it can improve your development experience!