I Learned the Astro Framework in 3 Hours: A Journey from Next.js to Astro with TailwindCSS V4
As a Next.js developer, I was both curious and excited to explore Astro—a static-first, performance-focused framework that promises lightning-fast sites with minimal overhead. In a bold three-hour experiment, I dove into Astro while simultaneously exploring the fresh capabilities of TailwindCSS V4. Here’s a detailed account of my journey, filled with insights, new learnings, and a few delightful surprises along the way!

As a Next.js developer, I was both curious and excited to explore Astro—a static-first, performance-focused framework that promises lightning-fast sites with minimal overhead. In a bold three-hour experiment, I dove into Astro while simultaneously exploring the fresh capabilities of TailwindCSS V4. Here’s a detailed account of my journey, filled with insights, new learnings, and a few delightful surprises along the way!