Creating a blog doesn't need to be complicated. This post walks through building a minimal, TypeScript-based blog using Astro and deploying it to Cloudflare Workers.
Why This Stack?
- Astro: Fast, SEO-friendly static site generation
- TypeScript: Type safety throughout
- Cloudflare Workers: Edge deployment, global CDN
- Markdown: Simple content management
The Architecture
The setup is straightforward:
- Write content in Markdown
- Astro builds static pages
- Deploy to Cloudflare's edge network
Benefits
- Zero JavaScript shipped by default
- Excellent SEO
- Fast page loads
- Simple to maintain
Getting Started
Install Astro and create your first page. That's it. No complex build processes, no heavy frameworks.
The focus should be on writing, not fighting with tools.