Getting Started with Astro
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Astro is a modern static site generator that delivers lightning-fast performance by shipping zero JavaScript by default.
Why Choose Astro?
Astro offers several compelling features:
- Zero JS by default - Only ship JavaScript when you need it
- Component Islands - Interactive components hydrate independently
- Framework agnostic - Use React, Vue, Svelte, or plain HTML
Getting Started
To create a new Astro project, run:
npm create astro@latest
Follow the prompts to set up your project, then start the dev server:
npm run dev
Conclusion
Astro is perfect for content-focused websites like blogs, marketing sites, and documentation. Give it a try!