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1.Astro Content Collections: the practical way to keep content structuredAstro content collections give teams a structured way to manage Markdown, MDX, JSON, and YAML content with validation and TypeScript type safety. This guide explains how they work and when to use them.
2.Astro View Transitions: smoother navigation without the guessworkAstro view transitions add smoother navigation between pages by animating the change from one view to another. This guide explains how they work, when they help, and how to apply them safely.
3.Understanding Astro Islands Architecture for Better PerformanceExplore the concept of Astro islands architecture and its significance for web performance.

Guides & glossary

Developer organizing structured content files for an Astro project

Astro · Glossary · July 9, 2026

Astro Content Collections: the practical way to keep content structured

Astro content collections give teams a structured way to manage Markdown, MDX, JSON, and YAML content with validation and TypeScript type safety. This guide explains how they work and when to use them.

A designer reviewing animated page transitions on a laptop screen

Astro · Glossary · July 9, 2026

Astro View Transitions: smoother navigation without the guesswork

Astro view transitions add smoother navigation between pages by animating the change from one view to another. This guide explains how they work, when they help, and how to apply them safely.

Developer coding a website using Astro islands architecture

Astro · Glossary · July 7, 2026

Understanding Astro Islands Architecture for Better Performance

Explore the concept of Astro islands architecture and its significance for web performance.

Developer reviewing Astro storefront performance and caching settings

Astro · Glossary · July 9, 2026

Astro Server Islands for SEO

A practical guide to Astro server islands for merchants and developers who want faster pages without giving up dynamic content. Learn where they help SEO, how they work, and what to avoid.