Building Websites with ApostropheCMS and Astro

Introduction

The tutorials in this section will guide you through building modern websites using ApostropheCMS as your content management system with Astro powering your frontend. This combination offers powerful advantages for different types of developers:

Who Is This For?

Astro Developers

• You need a robust CMS backend for your Astro projects
• You want more than just a headless CMS - you need full in-context editing
• You're looking for a flexible content management system that works with your existing components

Current ApostropheCMS Developers

• You're experienced with ApostropheCMS and ready to explore additional frontend options
• You're interested in expanding your stack to include modern frontend frameworks alongside ApostropheCMS's powerful content management
• You want to enhance your sites while preserving the intuitive in-context editing experience your clients value

Teams Building Modern Websites

• You're looking for a modern, flexible CMS solution
• You want to build high-performance sites with excellent developer experience
• You need a system that scales well for building multiple client sites

What Makes This Integration Special?

1. Content Management + Modern Frontend

   • ApostropheCMS provides an intuitive, powerful interface for content management
   • Astro enables you to use modern frontend frameworks while maintaining excellent performance
   • Unlike typical headless CMS setups, you maintain full in-context editing capabilities

2. Developer Experience

   • Clear separation between backend and frontend codebases
   • Familiar development patterns for both systems
   • Freedom to use your preferred frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Svelte) through Astro

3. Agency-Ready Features

   • Streamlined project setup for multiple sites
   • Flexible content modeling
   • Built-in image optimization
   • Strong security features
   • Efficient development workflow

Getting Help

If you get stuck:

• Join our Discord community
• Check the ApostropheCMS documentation
• Review the Astro documentation
• Visit our Github repository

Ready to start building? Begin with our introduction to Apollo and core concepts tutorial.