Astro 5 introduces several key improvements for content-driven websites. Content Collections 2.0 brings type-safe queries, automatic validation, and support for custom content sources like CMSs and APIs. Server Islands (experimental) enables deferred rendering of non-critical components for faster FCP and TTI. The View Transitions API integration allows smooth page transitions without heavy JavaScript. Build performance is improved with faster builds, optimized image processing, and better caching. Framework integration with React, Vue, and Svelte is also enhanced with optimized hydration strategies.

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