Overview
My personal blog at blog.angelikaholod.com is where I share random notes, thoughts on web development, and various ramblings. Built with Astro, it delivers exceptional performance without the complexity of a traditional CMS.
Technology Stack
- Framework: Astro (static site generator)
- Content: Markdown files, version-controlled in Git
- Deployment: Cloudflare Pages for global CDN distribution
- Philosophy: No database, no backend - just content
Key Features
- Blazing fast page loads (no JavaScript overhead by default)
- Content managed through Markdown files in Git
- Zero database maintenance or security concerns
- Automatic deployments via Git integration
- Global edge caching via Cloudflare
Why Astro?
Astro's " islands architecture" allows for partial hydration - most of the page is static HTML, with interactivity only where needed. This results in:
- Better Core Web Vitals scores
- Lower hosting costs
- Simpler maintenance
- Improved security posture