5.0
May 15, 2025

Astro-nomy 5.0: Major Technology Upgrade!

Upgraded to Astro v5, React 19, Tailwind CSS v4, and added Supabase integration.

Astro-nomy 5.0: The Next Generation

Astro-nomy 5.0 Release

We’re thrilled to announce the release of Astro-nomy 5.0, featuring major technology upgrades and new integrations that significantly enhance the platform’s capabilities and performance.

🚀 Technology Upgrades

  • Astro v5: Upgraded to the latest version with improved performance and features
  • React 19: Integrated the new React compiler for faster rendering and improved performance
  • Tailwind CSS v4: Leveraging the latest improvements in the most popular utility-first CSS framework
  • TypeScript: Enhanced type safety throughout the codebase

🔐 Supabase Integration

  • Authentication: Complete authentication system with email/password and OAuth providers (Google, Apple)
  • Database: Migrated from Astro DB to Supabase for more robust data management
  • Row Level Security: Implemented secure data access policies
  • Protected Routes: Added middleware for route protection

📧 Form Functionality

  • Newsletter System: Built with React Hook Form and Supabase
  • Waitlist System: Implemented with React Hook Form and Supabase
  • Email Confirmations: Integrated Resend API for sending confirmation emails
  • Form Validation: Enhanced validation using Zod

🏗️ Architecture Improvements

  • Microservices Ready: Prepared architecture for future microservices integration
  • API Endpoints: Created robust API endpoints for data operations
  • Error Handling: Improved error handling and user feedback
  • Performance Optimizations: Various optimizations for better overall performance

🎨 UI Enhancements

  • Dark Mode: Refined dark mode implementation
  • Responsive Design: Enhanced mobile responsiveness
  • Shadcn UI: Continued use of high-quality UI components
  • Improved Animations: Smoother transitions and interactions

We’re committed to continuing the development of Astro-nomy with more features and improvements. Stay tuned for upcoming updates including a blog system with Supabase, ecommerce functionality, and more!

Thank you for being part of the Astro-nomy community. Your feedback and support drive our innovation.