# Insights

Insights on Drupal, Next.js, AI and building modern web applications.

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ProjectAstroWeb Apps

28 November 2025·9 min read

**Building Thrive in Abu Dhabi with Astro, a Custom React CMS, and GSAP**

We built the CNN-sponsored Thrive in Abu Dhabi experience using Astro.js, a custom React CMS that outputs components as JSON, GSAP animations, and class-name-driven control for flexible, performant editorial content.

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