Astro 7: Rust Compiler, Rust Markdown Pipeline and Vite 8 for Builds Up to 61% Faster

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Astro 7 focuses on build performance, utilizing native tooling and a rewritten compiler in Rust. The new version includes faster Markdown processing and stricter HTML rules. Recent updates introduced advanced routing and incremental builds, while issues around legacy file compatibility and dependency counts were raised in feedback. Astro targets content-driven sites with minimal JavaScript. By Daniel Curtis