Astro: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v5.2.6(about 17 hours ago)

This package is actively maintained.Types definitions are bundled with the npm packageNumber of direct dependencies: 59Monthly npm downloads

Astro is a modern static site generator that prioritizes performance and developer experience. It allows developers to build websites using familiar web technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, while providing features like automatic code splitting, optimized loading, and server-side rendering. Astro's component-oriented approach enables reusability and composability, making it easy to create complex web applications.

Compared to traditional static site generators like Jekyll or Hugo, Astro offers faster build times and better performance by leveraging modern web development practices. It is actively maintained and recommended for projects that require high performance and scalability.

Alternatives:
next+
nuxt+
sveltekit+
remix+
eleventy+
gatsby+
vitepress+
hugo+
jekyll+
hexo+

Tags: static-site-generatorweb-developmentperformanceserver-side-renderingcomponent-oriented