Getting Started with Astro 5

Astro is a modern static site generator that delivers lightning-fast performance by shipping zero JavaScript by default.

Why Astro?

Astro is perfect for content-focused websites like blogs, documentation sites, and portfolios. Here’s why:

• Zero JS by default - Only ship JavaScript when you need it
• Island architecture - Interactive components load independently
• Framework agnostic - Use React, Vue, Svelte, or plain HTML
• Content collections - Type-safe content with Zod schemas

Getting Started

First, create a new Astro project:

npm create astro@latest my-blog

Then, install your dependencies and start the dev server:

cd my-blog
npm install
npm run dev

What’s Next

In the next article, we’ll explore content collections and how to structure your blog posts for maximum productivity.