Astro and my contribution to open source

In recent years, I’ve had the chance to work with Astro, a framework that impressed me from day one with its philosophy: less JavaScript, more speed. In an ecosystem where web apps often become heavy and complex, Astro takes a different approach: render content statically by default and add only the necessary interactivity through islands of components.

With Astro I discovered I could combine the best of different worlds. Whether I prefer React, Vue, or Svelte, Astro lets me integrate them in the same project without friction. Its file-based routing, support for Markdown/MDX, and integrations with tools like Tailwind CSS make it a lightweight yet powerful framework.

What mattered most to me wasn’t just using Astro in my projects, but also contributing to the open source project. Contributing helped me understand how it’s built, connect with developers around the world, and give back to the community that has given me so much. Taking part in Astro’s open source has been an incredible learning experience: from fixing issues to proposing improvements, every contribution helped me grow as a developer.

Astro isn’t just another tool in my stack; it’s also a gateway to the open source community, where collaboration and collective learning are as important as the technology itself. I use it frequently in personal and professional projects, convinced that the future of web development lies in solutions that embrace efficiency, simplicity, and community.