Netlify

Netlify is a platform that takes your Git repository and turns it into a live website in seconds. Push code, and it builds, deploys, and hosts your site across a global edge network automatically. It handles serverless functions, form submissions, and split testing without managing servers.

What it does

Netlify connects to your GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repo. On each push, it runs your build command, deploys the output to its CDN, and gives you a unique URL. It also handles serverless functions, form submissions, and split testing without managing servers.

Best for

• Frontend developers deploying static sites or JAMstack apps
• Teams needing preview deployments for every pull request
• Marketers running A/B tests on landing pages without DevOps

Strengths

• Automatic HTTPS and custom domain setup with one click
• Serverless functions with 100k requests per month free
• Instant rollback to any previous deployment

• Continuous Deployment — Auto-build and deploy from Git pushes
• Global CDN — Serve assets from 300+ edge nodes worldwide
• Serverless Functions — Run backend code without managing infrastructure
• Deploy Previews — Generate unique URLs for every branch or PR
• Form Handling — Collect submissions without a backend server
• Split Testing — Route traffic to different site variants for experiments