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Announcing Astro 3.0 with Fred K. Schott
Aug 30, 2023
Fred K. Schott, the co-creator of Astro, discusses Astro 3.0, a visual editor for React apps. They talk about Superbase upgrades, testing with predictable data, and Jason's new studio. They also share excitement for using Astro 3.0 and their love for the game Fact torio. Lastly, they discuss the importance of learning languages and translation tools.
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Quick takeaways
- Astro 3.0 introduces support for view transitions, allowing for seamless page transitions and enhancing the user experience.
- Superbase now offers a Postgres language server, new utilities, and branching & preview environments through GitHub, providing smoother development processes and improved collaboration.
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Astro 3.0 introduces view transitions and image optimization
Astro 3.0, the latest version of the Astro framework, brings exciting new features and improvements. One notable addition is support for view transitions, a browser API that allows for seamless page transitions. This feature enables server-rendered HTML to have native-like view transitions, providing a more interactive and engaging user experience. Additionally, Astro 3.0 includes built-in image optimization, making it easier to optimize and serve images on your website. These optimizations can be integrated with popular image hosting providers or platforms like Vercel. With these updates, Astro continues to focus on content-driven sites while offering more versatility and performance enhancements.
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