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Stack Evaluation & Notes

Why this tool is on our radar

Astro is a web framework for content-driven sites. It renders pages to HTML and ships as little JavaScript as possible, adding interactive "islands" only where they are needed, which makes it a fast front end for headless WordPress.

Key strengths

  • Static and server-rendered pages with minimal JavaScript
  • Island architecture for interactive components
  • Works with React, Vue, Svelte and other UI frameworks
  • Pulls content from the WordPress REST API at build or request time
MRK WP Stack Standards
  • Zero unnecessary database queries or page bloat
  • Active WordPress & PHP compatibility standard
  • Reliable vendor maintenance and clean API surfaces
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