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Getting Started with Astro

A comprehensive guide to building fast websites with Astro, covering everything from setup to deployment.

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Kartik Gupta
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April 1, 2026
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Why Astro?​

Astro uses a concept called Island Architecture — only interactive components ship JavaScript, everything else is static HTML. This results in dramatically faster page loads.

Key Features​

  • Content collections for type-safe Markdown/MDX
  • File-based routing that mirrors your folder structure
  • Built-in support for Tailwind, React, Vue, and more
  • Automatic image optimization

Installation​

npm create astro@latest my-blog
cd my-blog
npm run dev

Deployment​

Astro builds to a dist/ folder that can be deployed anywhere:

npm run build

Pair with Cloudflare Pages for the best experience with unlimited bandwidth.

Wrapping Up​

Astro is a fantastic choice for content-focused sites. In the next post, we'll explore content collections in depth.