Getting Started with Astro

A brief introduction to building static sites with Astro framework

Getting Started with Astro

Getting Started with Astro

Astro is a modern static site generator that allows you to build fast, content-focused websites.

Why Astro?

Astro provides several key benefits:

  • Performance: Ships zero JavaScript by default
  • Flexibility: Use your favorite framework components
  • Developer Experience: Great TypeScript support

Code Example

Here’s a simple Astro component:

---
const greeting = "Hello, World!";
---

<h1>{greeting}</h1>

JavaScript Example

You can also include JavaScript code blocks:

function greet(name) {
  return `Hello, ${name}!`;
}

console.log(greet("Astro"));

Conclusion

Astro is a powerful tool for building static websites. Give it a try!