Netlify

What is Netlify?

A platform for deploying static sites and serverless functions, providing continuous deployment, form handling, edge functions, and a global CDN. Features automatic builds from Git, branch previews, split testing, and serverless functions. Optimized for JAMstack architecture with support for static site generators and modern frontend frameworks. Powers sites for companies like Nike, Facebook, and Google. Known for its developer-friendly workflow, form handling capabilities, and edge computing features.

When to use it

• Ideal for deploying static websites, JAMstack applications, and serverless functions with automatic builds and global CDN.
• Perfect for blogs, documentation sites, marketing pages, and static web applications.
• Excellent when you need form handling, edge functions, or split testing capabilities.
• Commonly used for Gatsby, Hugo, Jekyll, and other static site generators.

When NOT to use it

• Complex backend applications - Netlify is optimized for static sites and serverless functions
• When you need extensive server-side rendering - Next.js on Vercel is better
• Applications requiring complex infrastructure - AWS provides more flexibility
• When you need advanced CI/CD features - GitHub Actions or GitLab CI offer more control

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