Getting Started with Astro: A Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know to build your first site with Astro, the modern static site generator.
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Astro is a modern static site generator that delivers lightning-fast performance by shipping zero JavaScript by default. Here’s how to get started.
Why Astro?
Astro’s island architecture means you only load JavaScript for interactive components. Everything else is static HTML, making your site incredibly fast.
Your First Project
npm create astro@latestChoose the blog template and you’ll have a working site in seconds. Astro supports Markdown, MDX, and components from React, Vue, Svelte, and more.
Key Features
- Content Collections — Type-safe frontmatter with Zod schemas
- Image Optimization — Automatic WebP/AVIF conversion
- View Transitions — Smooth page navigation without a framework
- RSS & Sitemap — Built-in SEO support
Conclusion
Astro is perfect for content-focused sites like blogs, documentation, and portfolios. Give it a try on your next project!