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I code websites for WordPress (PHP), static HTML, or my own scuffed build scripts. I have a particular project for which I decided to try one of those fancy static site generators. I asked the socials “11ty or Astro?” Both are popular but Astro had the edge.

I am persevering with Astro despite spending almost an hour trying to get my code editor to recognise HTML (it’s a modern app).

Zed editor error confusing HTML elements with JSX. The error says: `JSX element implicitly has type 'any' because no interface 'JSX.IntrinsicElements' exists. (ts 7026)`

I was a little perturbed by Astro’s “Use minimal (empty) template” option writing a damned CLAUDE.md — come on! That’s absolute rage bait.

Now that I’m settled, Astro does look well designed and documented. The website I’m building is small enough should I ever need to jump ship. If Astro makes me snap I’ll take 11ty for a spin. If that fails I’ll go back to writing HTML as god intended.