Astro vs. Next.js: Why I Prefer Astro For Most Sites
Why Astro is better than Next.js for static, content-heavy websites.
Hi! I'm Nicholas Ray.
I'm a front-end developer interested in web performance, user experience, and elegant interfaces.
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