Before We Begin

Learn why Astro is becoming more popular and why this course might be a good fit for you.

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Welcome to the “Building Static Pages with Astro for Perfect Core Web Vitals” course!

Course structure

In this interactive course, you’ll be guided from the very beginning on how to work with Astro to build a static blog with perfect Core Web Vitals. Over the next few lessons, we’ll explore why Astro can be a good choice for new static blogs. In the later lessons, we’ll dive straight into coding and put theory into practice.

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As part of this course, we’ll learn about the following concepts:

  • How to set up new Astro projects

  • How the basic syntax—templating, styling, and scripting—of Astro works

  • How to work with file-based routing

  • How to build different customizable components

  • How to build SEOSearch engine optimization-critical components

  • How to work with data collections

Once we have the necessary Astro components in place, we’ll focus on customizing the build process to get the most out of Astro. We’ll learn the following:

  • How the build process works

  • How to add a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed

  • How to turn our project into a progressive web app (PWA)

  • How to improve SEO and Core Web Vitals

  • How to measure the improvements

The complete outline of the course is available in the interactive widget below.

Note: You can click the items in the outline to reveal what’s included in the different sections.

Prerequisites

To get the most out of this course, you should have the following:

  • A basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

  • Some experience with the Node.js package manager (npm) is beneficial but not mandatory

No prior knowledge of Astro or SEO is required because this course covers all the necessary fundamentals from the ground up.

The intended audience

This course is designed for the following audience:

  • Beginners who are new to Astro or SEO and looking to build a foundational understanding

  • Individuals with prior knowledge of Astro or SEO who are interested in deepening their understanding and learning about more advanced concepts

Through comprehensive coverage, from the basics to more complex topics, this course aims to equip learners with a thorough understanding of Astro’s functionality and potential applications in SEO.