Getting Started with Astro

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Astro is a modern web framework that lets you build faster, content-focused websites. In this guide, we’ll walk through getting started with Astro, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.

What is Astro?

Astro is a new kind of static site builder that delivers lightning-fast performance with zero JavaScript by default. It’s designed for content-focused websites like blogs, portfolios, and marketing sites.

Key Features

  • Zero JavaScript by default - Ships only the JavaScript you need
  • Content-focused - Perfect for blogs and documentation sites
  • Framework-agnostic - Use React, Vue, Svelte, or plain HTML/CSS
  • Islands Architecture - Progressive enhancement for interactive components

Getting Started

Installation

Create a new Astro project:

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

Adding TypeScript

Astro has excellent TypeScript support out of the box. The official template includes strict mode and comprehensive type checking.

Adding Tailwind CSS

npx astro add tailwind

This will automatically configure Tailwind CSS for your project and update your configuration files.

Creating Your First Page

Astro uses a file-based routing system. Create a file at src/pages/index.astro:

---
const pageTitle = "My Astro Site";
---

<h1>{pageTitle}</h1>

Next Steps

Now that you have Astro installed, check out the official documentation to learn more about:

  • Components and layouts
  • Content collections
  • Integrations
  • Deployment options

Happy coding with Astro!