What is Netlify?

Netlify is a cloud platform for deploying websites. It helps developers and startups automate builds, preview changes, and add serverless functionality without managing hardware infrastructure.

Who should use Netlify?

  • You want to deploy a Next.js, Astro, React, or other supported frontend directly from Git with automatic builds.
  • You are a solo founder who needs free hosting, custom domains, HTTPS, and deploy previews for an MVP.
  • You want pull request previews so teammates or clients can review changes before production releases.
  • You need serverless functions, form handling, redirects, or edge logic alongside frontend hosting.
  • You want a solution to host your SaaS or any app without building your own hosting infrastructure.

Key Features of Netlify

  • Git-based continuous deployment with automatic builds on repository changes.
  • Deploy previews and branch deploys with shareable preview URLs.
  • Global CDN delivery with custom domains and automatic SSL certificates.
  • Netlify Functions for server-side APIs and backend logic.
  • Edge Functions for request handling and logic near users.
  • Serverless form handling with configurable submission notifications.
  • Redirects and rewrites configured through files or platform settings.
  • Netlify Image CDN for on-demand image transformations.

Integrations Supported by Netlify

GitHubGitLabBitbucketAstroNext.jsReactVueNuxtSvelteAngularEleventyGatsbyOptimizelySimple AnalyticsPrerender.io

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