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Incremental static builds in Astro 7.2: cutting my rebuild time by 39%
How Astro 7.2 incremental static builds cut a one-post rebuild from ~16.5s to ~10s, restoring 637 of 661 pages from cache with the right cacheKey setup.
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MailKite Email Support Now Available in LaunchFast Starter Kits
We're excited to announce that MailKite email support is now available in all LaunchFast starter kits. Send transactional emails through MailKite with a single environment variable change.
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Astro Islands: when NOT to Hydrate
Hydration is expensive. A practical look at Astro islands: the cheaper options to exhaust first (static HTML, build-time data, server islands, progressive enhancement), and the cases where hydration is useful.
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Type-safe form handling in Astro with Actions: validation, spam protection, and file uploads
Build production-ready contact, waitlist, and file upload forms in Astro using Actions: server-side Zod validation, Turnstile anti-bot protection, Cloudflare D1 and R2, and Resend, all without standing up a separate backend.
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Deploy a Server-Side Rendered Angular 20+ Application to Cloudflare Workers
Learn how to deploy a server-side rendered Angular 20+ application to Cloudflare Workers, serving static assets from the edge and running SSR.
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Backblaze B2 Storage Support Now Available in LaunchFast Starter Kits
LaunchFast works with Backblaze B2 out of the box. Same STORAGE_PROVIDER=s3, same pre-signed upload flow. Point AWS_ENDPOINT_URL_S3 at your regional B2 S3 endpoint and add your application key.
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Tigris Storage Support Now Available in LaunchFast Starter Kits
LaunchFast works with Tigris out of the box. Same STORAGE_PROVIDER=s3, same pre-signed upload flow. Point AWS_ENDPOINT_URL_S3 at https://fly.storage.tigris.dev and add your credentials.
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Giving Back to Open Source: Recurring Sponsorships for Projects We Believe In
LaunchFast exists because of open source. Here are the maintainers we sponsor on GitHub today: Coolify, fast-check, Lume, Fumadocs, and Content Collections.
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Bunny Storage Support Now Available in LaunchFast Starter Kits
LaunchFast works with Bunny Storage out of the box. Same STORAGE_PROVIDER=s3, same pre-signed upload flow. Point AWS_ENDPOINT_URL_S3 at your Bunny S3 endpoint. Bunny S3 is in private preview.
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Neon Storage Support Now Available in LaunchFast Starter Kits
LaunchFast now ships with Neon Storage support. Keep your Postgres database and file uploads in the same Neon project. Same repo, same STORAGE_PROVIDER=s3, just plug in your endpoint and credentials.
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LaunchFast and CrawlChat Partner to Give Your SaaS Docs an Ask AI Agent
Learn how CrawlChat integrates with LaunchFast starter kits so your customers get citation-backed documentation AI on your site and across their support channels.
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LaunchFast and Orshot Bring Social Post Scheduling to Your Users
Learn how Orshot integrates with LaunchFast starter kits so your users can render branded creatives and schedule posts to their own social accounts.
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astro-font hits 10,000 weekly downloads on npm
astro-font on npm has reached about 10,000 weekly downloads. A big thank you, an apology for the quiet period, and a note that more updates are on the way.
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MySQL Connection Support (Including MariaDB via XAMPP) is Now Available
LaunchFast now supports any MySQL connection string-including MySQL-compatible databases like MariaDB-so you can run the full starter kit against your preferred MySQL setup (XAMPP included).
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Build your own Parity Pricing for SaaS with Polar and Astro
Implement purchasing-power parity (PPP) pricing with Polar and Astro: detect a visitor’s country server-side, map it to a discount tier, and return either % off or a Polar discount code for checkout.
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Build a Verified Recent Sales Notification with Polar and Astro
Show real purchase activity on your marketing site by listing recent Polar orders server-side, caching responses on the edge, and rendering a lightweight verified notification in the browser - no fake popups.
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Live Collaborative Editing in Astro with Cloudflare Durable Objects
Build Google Docs-style real-time collaboration in Astro using Cloudflare Durable Objects. Implement operational transforms, conflict resolution, and cursor tracking with persistent WebSocket connections at the edge.
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Bot Protection in Astro with Cloudflare Turnstile
Replace CAPTCHA with invisible bot detection in Astro using Cloudflare Turnstile. Protect sign-up forms, login pages, and API endpoints from bots without frustrating real users.
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Generating PDFs in Astro with Cloudflare Browser Rendering at the Edge
Learn how to generate invoices, reports, and OG images as PDFs directly from your Astro pages using Cloudflare Browser Rendering. Run headless Chromium at the edge, apply print CSS, and stream PDFs with minimal latency.
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Implement Rate Limiting in Astro with Cloudflare Workers
Learn how to implement rate limiting in Astro using Cloudflare Workers Rate Limiting API. Protect your API endpoints and pages from abuse using middleware and endpoint-level rate limiting.
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Setting Up Privacy-Focused Analytics with Tinybird in Astro
Learn how to implement real-time, privacy-focused web analytics in your Astro application using Tinybird. Deploy a complete analytics platform in minutes without cookies or third-party tracking.
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Building Real-Time Chat in Astro with Cloudflare Durable Objects and WebSocket Hibernation
Learn how to build a real-time chat application using Astro and Cloudflare Durable Objects with WebSocket Hibernation. Implement cost-efficient WebSocket connections, message persistence, and user presence indicators at the edge.
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Implementing Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) in Astro with Cloudflare KV
Learn how to implement ISR-like patterns in Astro using Cloudflare KV for on-demand revalidation. Build a hybrid rendering strategy that combines the performance of SSG with the flexibility of SSR.
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Protecting Astro from Supply Chain Attacks: Part 2 - Long-Term Security Measures
Implement comprehensive security measures for your Astro project. Learn how to secure your CI/CD pipeline, automate dependency scanning, and prevent future npm supply chain attacks.
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Protecting Astro from Supply Chain Attacks: Part 1 - Understanding Shai-Hulud 2.0 and Immediate Response
Learn about the Shai-Hulud 2.0 npm supply chain attack that compromised over 700 packages. Discover how to check if your Astro project is affected and take immediate action to secure your environment.
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Reusing Database Queries in Astro SSG
Learn how to reuse database query results across multiple pages during Static Site Generation in Astro to minimize redundant database calls and improve build performance.
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Using Partytown with Google Tag Manager in Astro
How to boost performance by offloading Google Tag Manager to a Web Worker using Partytown in Astro?
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AutoSend Email Support Now Available in LaunchFast Starter Kits
We're excited to announce that AutoSend email support is now available in all LaunchFast starter kits. Send transactional emails with intelligent automation and high deliverability.
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How to Implement Basic Authorization in Astro
Learn how to add basic authentication to your Astro application using middleware. Protect your routes before launching to production with this simple implementation.
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Cloudflare D1 Database Support Now Available in LaunchFast Starter Kits
We're excited to announce that Cloudflare D1 database support is now available in all LaunchFast starter kits. Build faster with our pre-configured D1 integration.
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Mailgun Email Support Now Available in LaunchFast Starter Kits
We're excited to announce that Mailgun email support is now available in all LaunchFast starter kits. Send transactional emails with high deliverability and detailed analytics.
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Query Cloud Firestore with Astro on Cloudflare Workers
Learn how to query Cloud Firestore from an Astro application running on Cloudflare Workers.
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Query Redis with Astro on Cloudflare Workers
Learn how to query Redis from an Astro application running on Cloudflare Workers.
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How to Generate Pre-signed URLs for Supabase Storage with Astro on Cloudflare Workers
How to generate pre-signed URLs to retrieve and upload to Supabase Storage with Astro on Cloudflare Workers?
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How to Generate Pre-signed URLs for Firebase Storage with Astro on Cloudflare Workers
How to generate pre-signed URLs to retrieve and upload to Firebase Storage with Astro on Cloudflare Workers?
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How to Generate Pre-signed URLs for Cloudflare R2 with Astro on Cloudflare Workers
How to generate pre-signed URLs to retrieve and upload to Cloudflare R2 with Astro on Cloudflare Workers?
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How to Generate Pre-signed URLs for Amazon S3 with Astro on Cloudflare Workers
How to generate pre-signed URLs to retrieve and upload to Amazon S3 with Astro on Cloudflare Workers?
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Resend, Postmark & SendGrid Email Support Now Available in LaunchFast Starter Kits
We're excited to announce that Resend, Postmark, and SendGrid email support is now available in all LaunchFast starter kits. Choose your preferred email provider with high deliverability.
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Authenticating users in Astro with Better Auth
How to authenticate users in Astro application using Better Auth?
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Astro vs Next.js: Choosing the Right Framework in 2024
Discover the differences between Astro and Next.js in 2024. Learn which framework suits your project needs for speed or interactivity.
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6 Essential Features Every Web Starter Kit Should Include
Discover the 6 essential features every web starter kit should include to streamline development and enhance security.
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Launch Fast with Astro 4.16
A comprehensive Astro 4.16 Starter Kit for SEO, Analytics, Storage, Auth, Payments, Blogs, and Email - everything a developer needs to launch their project.
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Launch Fast with Svelte 5
A comprehensive Svelte 5 powered SvelteKit Starter Kit for SEO, Analytics, Storage, Auth, Payments, Blogs, and Email - everything a developer needs to launch their project.
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Using OpenAI Swarm in Python
Learn how to set up and use OpenAI Swarm in a Python project.
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Create a Telegram Bot in Next.js App Router
How to create a Telegram bot in a Next.js App Router application using the Grammy SDK?
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API Routes in Angular 18 Server Side Rendering
How to set up API routes in an Angular 18 server-side rendered application using Express.
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Injecting Environment Variables Dynamically in Cloudflare Pages
How to inject environment variables dynamically in a Cloudflare Pages application?
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Using Unplugin Icons in Next.js: Auto-Import Any Icon
A step-by-step guide to installing and using Unplugin Icons in Next.js to auto-import SVG icons from any icon set, on demand.
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Auto-Import SVG Icons in SvelteKit with Unplugin Icons
How to auto-import SVG icons on demand in a SvelteKit app using Unplugin Icons, with full setup and usage examples.
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Auto-Import SVG Icons in Astro + React with Unplugin Icons
How to auto-import SVG icons on demand in an Astro app with React using Unplugin Icons, step by step.
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AOS Animate: How to Use Animate On Scroll in Astro
Learn how to use AOS (Animate On Scroll) in Astro to add fade-in and scroll-triggered animations to your pages, step by step.
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Using PhotoSwipe in Astro to Build an Image Gallery
How to Build an image gallery in an Astro application using PhotoSwipe?
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Using Transformers for Shiki to enrich Syntax Highlighting in Astro
How to integrate common transformers for Shiki to enrich syntax highlighting in Astro application?
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Using GreenSock Animation Platform (GSAP) in Astro with View Transitions
How to use GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) in Astro application with View Transitions enabled?
Read postUsing GreenSock Animation Platform (GSAP) in Astro
How to use GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) in Astro application?
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Using Firebase Realtime Database in Astro with Vue
How to use Firebase Realtime Database in Astro application using Vue?
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Authenticating users in Astro with Clerk and React
How to authenticate users in Astro application using React and Clerk?
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Deploy Astro to AWS Elastic Beanstalk
How to deploy your Astro Server-Side Rendered (SSR) websites to AWS Elastic Beanstalk.
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Deploy Next.js to AWS Amplify
How to deploy your Next.js Server-Side Rendered (SSR) websites to AWS Amplify.
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Deploy SvelteKit to AWS Amplify
How to deploy your SvelteKit Server-Side Rendered (SSR) websites to AWS Amplify.
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Deploy Astro to Amazon ECS on AWS Fargate
How to deploy your Astro Server-Side Rendered (SSR) websites to Amazon ECS on AWS Fargate.
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Deploy Astro to AWS Amplify
How to deploy your Astro Server-Side Rendered (SSR) websites to AWS Amplify.
Read postWhen to preload fonts?
Find the cases in which you would find the need to preload the fonts on your website.
Read postIntegrated Dynamic Streaming-First Sitemap
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you create a sitemap with the best practices with streaming.
Read postIntroducing Partial Paid and Protected Pages
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you create pages that are public but require authentication and payment to view certain content on the page.
Read postIntroducing Paid and Protected Pages
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you create authenticated and paid pages to prevent un-paid and un-authenticated access.
Read postIntroducing Paid Pages
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you create paid pages to prevent un-paid access.
Read postIntroducing Protected Pages
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you create protected pages to prevent un-authenticated access.
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LaunchFa.st and Wide Angle Analytics Collaborate to Enhance Privacy-First Web Analytics
Learn more about Wide Angle Analytics, the privacy-first, compliant web analytics integrated in LaunchFa.st.
Read postIntegrated Analytics
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you start measuring analytics via Pirsch, PostHog, Google and Wide Angle Analytics.
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Integrated Telegram Bot API
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you setup a Telegram bot with a baked-in API.
Read postFont Optimization for Astro websites
Find the roadblocks and checkpoints by the maker of astro-font, the font optimization library by LaunchFa.st for Astro websites.
Read postAstro Font Showcase
Find the projects powered by astro-font library for font optimization by LaunchFa.st.
Read postAstro Font ChangeLog
Find the changelog of astro-font library by LaunchFa.st that helps you optimize fonts in an instant.
Read postAnnouncing Astro Font
Announcing astro-font library by LaunchFa.st that helps you optimize fonts in an instant.
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Integrated User Authentication
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you authenticate users using Google OAuth 2.0, Twitter OAuth 2.0 and Credentials aka Email and Password flows.
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Integrated Lemon Squeezy Payments
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you receive payments via Lemon Squeezy.
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Integrated Stripe Payments
Learn how LaunchFa.st helps you receive payments via Stripe.
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