Given how Astro works, would you actually want to use it for the kinds of projects you build?
This episode focuses on the decision WordPress developers eventually have to make: when Astro fits, and when WordPress is still the better choice.
youtu.be/mAV-GMZ4ZNQ
What does working on an Astro site actually look like?
I demonstrate through how an Astro project moves from source files to a live site, how pages are assembled ahead of time, and how updates work.
If you’re curious about Astro, this episode makes those processes visible.
youtu.be/ZnQiFe4UIfk
Astro for WordPress Agencies — Episode 1 is live.
What kind of thing is Astro, really?
This episode focuses on getting the mental model right before talking workflows or “worth it.”
Episode 2 (coming soon) shows what working on an Astro site actually looks like.
youtu.be/N5FiFo9YhVg
I’ve been using Astro quietly for about a year and have seen it coming up more often in WordPress and agency conversations.
I put together a short video to frame what Astro actually is — and whether it’s worth a deeper look.
youtu.be/C_qx-3D3uXw
The time for talk is over.
Oh no! I haven't had that happen yet, and I hope I never do. RA is such a weird disease, it pops up in the most unexpected ways.
Salma also posted an excellent blog article with more detailed information, or for those who don't want to sit through a video.
whitep4nth3r.com/blog/how-i-l...
They discuss some of the accessibility tools she's using to overcome her obstacles and some of the challenges she's faced along the way. This is an excellent watch for anyone going through this or interested in learning more about how we can make the web a more accessible place.
Many of you know that I suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) which, among other things, makes it difficult for me to use my keyboard or mouse, often for weeks on end. @kevinpowell.co recently interviewed a developer who is going through a similar thing due to carpal tunnel syndrome.
Steamer beats iron any day of the week!
3 - I still use classic themes for things that need to be rock solid reliable. I started using block themes for smaller and less mission critical sites as soon as the site editor was out of beta. I don’t really love the developer experience for block themes, though. Version control is a challenge.
I have a seven year old who only has two half days of school next week. I think it’s my non-work time that’s going to be the biggest challenge 🤪
I never owned one, but I used them in College (1990’s) with Video Toaster and Lightwave 3D.
Commodore Vic20 was my first computer. I wasn’t cool enough for the C64.
@leematthewjackson.bsky.social Oooh, I didn’t realize you were an Amiga fan. I knew I liked you for a reason ;)
