Elian van Cutsem - All Things Astro - DevWorld 2024

Elian van Cutsem explores the latest advancements in Astra, including JavaScript support, Starlight, partial page rendering, and more, highlighting the platform's commitment to open-source development and community involvement.

Key takeaways
  • Astra does not ship JavaScript by default, but it’s supported by client directives.
  • Starlight is a paid, open-source library that aims to make websites cheaper to host.
  • Astro will ship a partial page, including only needed content, to reduce load times.
  • The new CLI provides better developer experience, including better error messages.
  • Content collections are a new feature that allows for easier content management.
  • Astro will render pages dynamically, without needing JavaScript.
  • Client-side rendering is supported for dynamic content.
  • The audit tool helps with accessibility and can be run automatically.
  • Astro has a new design system and language.
  • The company is open-sourcing their tools and is committed to open-source development.
  • Astro has a grant program to help developers build amazing things with Astro.
  • The community can participate in the development process through GitHub and discussion channels.