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Netlify is a serverless platform for hosting static websites and JAMstack applications, offering continuous deployment, CDN distribution, and serverless functions. It integrates seamlessly with Git for automated builds and deploys.
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When to use it
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Choose Netlify when: - Deploying static sites or frontend-heavy apps (e.g., React, Vue). - Needing global CDN for fast content delivery. - Building serverless backends with edge functions. - Wanting easy form handling and authentication add-ons.
Pros
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- Frictionless Git-based deployments with preview branches. - Built-in CDN and DDoS protection for global performance. - Serverless functions for dynamic logic without managing servers. - Generous free tier and atomic deploys. - Extensive plugin ecosystem for SEO, analytics, etc.
Cons
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- Limited to 100GB bandwidth on free plan; scales up costs. - Build minutes cap can be restrictive for large projects. - Less flexibility for complex backend logic compared to VPS. - Vendor lock-in for some features like Identity. - Debugging serverless functions can be verbose.
Notes
Note: Use Netlify CLI for local development and previews. Leverage redirects and headers for SPA routing. Monitor deploy logs in the dashboard for quick troubleshooting.
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