Getting Started with Astro

A beginner's guide to building fast websites

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Jan 20, 2026

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Introduction to Astro

Astro is a modern static site generator that helps you build faster websites with less client-side JavaScript.

Why Choose Astro?

Astro ships zero JavaScript by default, making your sites incredibly fast!

Here are some key benefits:

  1. Performance First: Astro automatically optimizes your site for speed
  2. Component Islands: Use components from React, Vue, Svelte, or any framework
  3. Content Collections: Type-safe content management built-in

Getting Started

To create a new Astro project, run:

npm create astro@latest

Next Steps

Once you’ve created your project, explore the documentation and start building!