2/18/2025
astroweb developmentjavascript
Building Modern Web Applications with Astro
Astro has revolutionized how we build websites by introducing a unique approach to content-focused websites. Its “Islands Architecture” allows us to ship less JavaScript while maintaining interactivity where needed.
Why Astro?
When building content-focused websites, we often don’t need the full power of a client-side JavaScript framework. Astro understands this and provides a better default: no JavaScript at all.
Key Features
- Partial Hydration: Only ship JavaScript for components that need it
- Multiple Framework Support: Use React, Vue, Svelte, or any other framework
- Built-in Performance Optimizations: Automatic image optimization, asset handling
- Great Developer Experience: TypeScript support, hot module reloading