Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Supper Club × What's New With Astro with Fred Schott
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Sep 8, 2023 In this lively discussion, Fred Schott, a developer on the Astro team, shares exciting insights about Astro version 3.0, highlighting its innovative API for smoother page transitions and significant image optimization improvements. He discusses the strategic partnership with Vercel, which enhances Astro's capabilities. Fred also explores the challenges of maintaining open source, balancing personal life with tech developments, and his thoughts on using cloud-based code editors. Plus, he shares a fun side note about a new gaming venture in Factorio!
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The Magic of View Transitions
- Frameworks should implement push state API for better UX.
- Astro 3's view transitions offer a similar "magic" experience by simplifying complex animations.
Gatsby Image Woes
- Gatsby websites can have image processing challenges, especially with caching.
- Wes mentions pre-rendering issues he faced with his Gatsby site.
Vercel Partnership, Not Acquisition
- Astro partners with Vercel for hosting, not an acquisition.
- Guillermo Rauch's teaser tweet created acquisition buzz.