Understanding Astro Islands
by Ryan Furrer
February 15, 2024
Component Islands are one of Astro’s most powerful features. They allow you to mix static and dynamic content in a way that optimizes performance.
What are Islands?
Islands are interactive UI components in an otherwise static HTML page. They enable you to:
- Load JavaScript only where needed
- Improve initial page load times
- Maintain interactivity where required
Benefits of Islands Architecture
- Better performance
- Reduced JavaScript overhead
- Improved user experience
- Flexible development approach