Introduction

Astro is a modern web framework that enables you to build fast, content-focused websites. It's designed to deliver lightning-fast performance by shipping less JavaScript to the browser.

Why Choose Astro?

Astro offers several compelling advantages for modern web development:

• Zero JS by default: Astro generates HTML with no JavaScript runtime overhead
• Island Architecture: Interactive components are isolated and load independently
• Framework Agnostic: Use React, Vue, Svelte, or any other framework
• Built-in Performance: Automatic code splitting and optimized builds

Getting Started

To create a new Astro project, you can use the following command:

npm create astro@latest

This will start an interactive setup process where you can choose your preferred template and configuration.

Project Structure

A typical Astro project has the following structure:

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

Conclusion

Astro provides an excellent foundation for building modern, performant websites. Its island architecture and zero-JS-by-default approach make it ideal for content-focused sites that still need interactive components.