APR 10, 2026

How Claude Code Built This Website

A behind-the-scenes look at using AI to build a full personal website with Astro, Tailwind, and Netlify.

The Experiment

What happens when you let Claude Code build an entire website from scratch?

The Stack

  • Astro for the framework
  • Tailwind CSS v4 for styling
  • Netlify for deployment
  • JSON flat files for blog storage

What Went Well

The kinetic typography, dot grid background, and duotone photo effects all came together nicely.

Key Takeaways

AI-assisted development is not about replacing developers. It is about accelerating the creative process and iterating faster than ever before.