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Adding Dynamic Features to Static Astro Sites

2023-08-05

While Astro excels at static site generation, sometimes we need dynamic features. Here’s how to add interactivity without sacrificing performance.

Dynamic Features Added

  1. Search Functionality: Implemented client-side search
  2. Comment System: Integrated with a third-party service
  3. Like Button: Added interactive reactions
  4. View Counter: Track page views

Implementation Details

The key is using Astro’s partial hydration to only load JavaScript where needed. This keeps the site fast while adding necessary dynamic features.