Web Development
Getting Started with Astro: A Modern Web Framework
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• Muhammad Haulul Azkiyaa
Astro is a revolutionary framework that’s changing how we build modern websites. Unlike traditional frameworks, Astro ships zero JavaScript by default, resulting in incredibly fast page loads.
Why Choose Astro?
There are several compelling reasons to use Astro for your next project:
- Lightning-fast performance with minimal JavaScript
- Component framework agnostic - use React, Vue, Svelte, or plain HTML
- Built-in optimizations like automatic image optimization
- Excellent developer experience with hot module replacement
Getting Started
To create a new Astro project, simply run:
npm create astro@latestFollow the prompts to set up your project structure and choose your preferred configuration.
Project Structure
An Astro project has a clean, intuitive structure:
- src/pages/ - Your page components and routes
- src/components/ - Reusable UI components
- src/layouts/ - Page layout templates
- public/ - Static assets like images and fonts
Building Your First Page
Creating pages in Astro is straightforward. Here’s a simple example:
---
const title = 'My First Astro Page';
---
<html>
<head>
<title>{title}</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>{title}</h1>
</body>
</html>Conclusion
Astro provides an excellent foundation for building fast, modern websites. Its unique approach to JavaScript delivery makes it perfect for content-focused sites that prioritize performance.
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