Frontend deployment and serverless platform
Introduction
Netlify is a flagship frontend deploy and serverless platform: Git push triggers automatic builds to a global CDN, with forms and serverless functions built in — the benchmark host for static and JAMStack apps. The free tier is generous for personal projects, though mainland access speed is average.
Key Features
- Git-push auto builds and deploys
- Global edge CDN
- Serverless Functions
- Forms and identity services
- Per-PR preview deploys
Pros
- Benchmark frontend workflow
- Full-featured free tier
Cons
- Unstable mainland access speed
Pricing
A free tier with bandwidth and build quotas; Pro scales by usage.（See official site for current pricing）
FAQ
Netlify vs Vercel?
Comparable; Vercel goes deepest on Next.js while Netlify pioneered forms and functions.
Slow in China?
Bind your own domain with a domestic CDN, or use domestic hosting.
Framework support?
React, Vue, Astro and other static/SSR frameworks.
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