The Digital Press

Astro is a modern web framework designed for content-focused websites that delivers fast, static HTML by default, only adding JavaScript where interactivity is needed. It simplifies development while improving performance and user experience, especially for blogs, marketing sites, and portfolios.

Why it matters: Astro significantly improves load times by shipping zero JavaScript by default and using "Island Architecture" for interactive parts only.

The big picture: It revives progressive enhancement principles, focusing on speed, accessibility, and content-first design with modern tooling.

The stakes: Astro isn't ideal for complex SPAs or projects needing heavy client-side state management or incremental static regeneration.

Commenters say: Many appreciate Astro’s speed, simplicity, and developer experience but note its smaller ecosystem and limitations for complex applications.