Building a Modern Portfolio with Astro

April 6, 2025
Building a Modern Portfolio with Astro

Introduction

After years of using React for my personal portfolio, I decided it was time for a change. Here's why I chose Astro and how the migration process went.

Why Astro?

  • Zero JavaScript by default
  • Excellent developer experience
  • Built-in optimizations
  • Component Islands architecture

The Migration Process

  1. Setting up the project
  2. Converting React components
  3. Optimizing for performance
  4. Adding new features

Results

The new portfolio loads significantly faster and provides a better user experience.