Getting Started with Astro

Astro is a modern static site generator that delivers lightning-fast performance by shipping zero JavaScript by default. It’s perfect for content-focused websites like blogs, documentation, and marketing sites.

Why Choose Astro?

Astro stands out for several reasons:

• Zero JS by Default: Astro ships zero JavaScript to the browser by default, making your sites incredibly fast.
• Component Islands: Use components from React, Vue, Svelte, or any other framework, all in the same project.
• Content Collections: Built-in support for managing your content with type safety.
• SEO Friendly: Static HTML output means great SEO out of the box.

Getting Started

Creating a new Astro project is simple:

npm create astro@latest

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

Building Your First Page

Astro uses .astro files, which combine HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in a single file:

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

<h1>{greeting}</h1>

<style>
  h1 {
    color: blue;
  }
</style>

Conclusion

Astro is an excellent choice for building modern, fast websites. Its focus on performance and developer experience makes it a joy to work with.