Getting Started with Astro

20.03.2024

Astro is revolutionizing the way we build static websites. With its innovative approach to web development, you can create blazing-fast websites that ship zero JavaScript by default.

Why Choose Astro?

Astro brings several compelling advantages:

Zero JavaScript by Default: Your pages load incredibly fast
Component Islands: Use any framework (React, Vue, Svelte, etc.)
Built for Speed: Optimized build process and output
Great DX: Excellent developer experience with hot reloading

Getting Started

To create your first Astro project, run:

npm create astro@latest

Follow the prompts and you’ll have a working Astro site in minutes!

Basic Project Structure

my-astro-project/
├── src/
│   ├── components/
│   ├── layouts/
│   └── pages/
├── public/
└── astro.config.mjs

Your First Page

Create a file at src/pages/index.astro:

---
const title = "My Astro Site"
---
<html>
  <head>
    <title>{title}</title>
  </head>
  <body>
    <h1>Welcome to Astro!</h1>
  </body>
</html>

Next Steps

Explore Astro’s component system
Learn about content collections
Try different UI frameworks
Deploy your site to production

Happy coding with Astro! 🚀