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DOC: revisions made to the setup section (#864)
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Co-authored-by: Matthew Phillips <matthew@matthewphillips.info>
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diff --git a/docs/src/pages/getting-started.md b/docs/src/pages/getting-started.md index df7e42b25..d416fff8f 100644 --- a/docs/src/pages/getting-started.md +++ b/docs/src/pages/getting-started.md @@ -1,6 +1,7 @@ --- layout: ~/layouts/Main.astro title: Getting Started + --- Astro is a modern static site builder. Learn what Astro is all about from [our homepage](https://astro.build/) or [our release post](https://astro.build/blog/introducing-astro). This page is an overview of the Astro documentation and all related resources. @@ -9,30 +10,32 @@ Looking for a quick overview of what Astro is? [Visit our homepage.](https://ast ## Try Astro -The easiest way to try Astro is to run `npm init astro` in a new directory on your machine. This CLI command will walk you through starting a new Astro project. +The easiest way to try Astro is to run `npm init astro` in a new directory on your machine. Our CLI wizard will assist you in starting a new Astro project. + +To get started with Astro in 5 quickly and easy steps, visit our [Quick-Start guide](quick-start). -Read our [Installation Guide](/installation) for a full walk-through on getting set up with Astro. +Alternatively, read our [Installation Guide](/installation) for a full walk-through on getting set up with Astro. ### Online Playgrounds -If you're interested in playing around with Astro in the browser, you can use an online code playground. Try a Hello World template on [CodeSandbox](https://codesandbox.io/s/astro-template-hugb3). +If you're interested in playing around with Astro in the browser, you can use an online code playground. Try our "Hello World!" template on [CodeSandbox](https://codesandbox.io/s/astro-template-hugb3). _Note: some features (ex: Fast Refresh) are currently limited on CodeSandbox._ ## Learn Astro -People come to Astro from different backgrounds and with different learning styles. Whether you prefer a more theoretical or a practical approach, we hope you'll find this section helpful. +All manner of people come to Astro from different backgrounds bringing with them different learning styles. Whether you prefer a more theoretical or a practical approach, we hope you'll find this section helpful. - If you prefer to **learn by doing**, start with our [examples library](https://github.com/snowpackjs/astro/tree/main/examples). - If you prefer to **learn concepts step by step**, start with our [basic concepts and guides](/core-concepts/project-structure). -Like any unfamiliar technology, Astro does have a learning curve. With practice and some patience, you _will_ get the hang of it. +Like any unfamiliar technology, Astro comes with a slight learning curve. However, with practice and some patience, we know, you _will_ get the hang of it, in no time. ### Learn `.astro` Syntax -When you begin to learn Astro, you'll see many files using the `.astro` file extension. This is the **Astro component syntax**: a special HTML-like file format that Astro uses for templating. It was designed to feel familiar to anyone with HTML or JSX experience. +When you begin to learn Astro, you'll see many files using the `.astro` file extension. This is **Astro's Component Syntax**: a special HTML-like file format which Astro uses for templating. It was designed to feel familiar to anyone with HTML or JSX experience. -Our guide on [Astro components](/core-concepts/astro-components) walks you through the new syntax, and is the best way to learn. +Our helpful guide on [Astro components](/core-concepts/astro-components) introduces you to the Astro syntax, and is the best way to learn. ### API Reference |