Getting Started with Astro

Published on July 3, 2025

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Getting Started with Astro

Astro is a modern static site generator that allows you to build faster websites with less client-side JavaScript. It’s perfect for content-focused websites like blogs, documentation, and portfolios.

Why Astro?

  • Performance: Astro sends zero JavaScript to the client by default
  • Component Islands: Use your favorite UI components (React, Vue, Svelte, etc.)
  • Easy Content Management: Built-in support for Markdown and MDX
  • Fast Development: Hot module reloading and quick build times

Basic Setup

# Create a new Astro project
npm create astro@latest

# Start the development server
npm run dev

Astro makes it incredibly easy to build fast, content-focused websites without sacrificing developer experience.