# Tech Stack
Honest disclaimer: I downloaded a framework on the advice of Claude AI and picked a nice template to build from (credited and linked at the bottom) so I don't know what half of the things listed below are or do.
Frontend
Core web technologies & frameworks
- Astro v5 Static site generation with excellent performance
- Tailwind CSS v4 Utility-first CSS framework for rapid styling
- TypeScript Type-safe JavaScript for better development experience
- MDX/Markdown Content authoring with enhanced features
Theming & UI
Visual design & user interface
- Shiki Syntax highlighting with 59+ themes
- JetBrains Mono Variable Terminal-inspired typography
- Pagefind Client-side search functionality
Content & Plugins
Content processing & enhancement
- Remark/Rehype Markdown processing ecosystem
- KaTeX Mathematical notation rendering
- Admonitions Enhanced callout blocks
- GitHub Cards Automatic repository previews
Character & Branding
Personal touches & interactive elements
- Custom Avatars Owl, unicorn, and duck characters for interactive content
- Social Cards Auto-generated via Satori for social media previews
- RSS Feed Syndication for blog content
Features & Benefits
What makes this stack special
- Performance Static generation for fast loading
- Developer Experience TypeScript, hot reloading, and modern tooling
- Flexibility Extensive theming and customization options
- Content-First Markdown-based authoring with rich features
- Minimal Dependencies Lean and focused tool selection