What is Netlify?
A cloud platform for deploying and hosting websites and web applications with built-in CI/CD.
Why It Matters
Netlify makes deploying modern web projects simple with features like form handling and serverless functions.
Real-World Example
Pushing code to GitHub and having Netlify automatically build and deploy the updated site in minutes.
“Understanding terms like Netlify matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
Related Terms
Vercel
A popular platform for deploying web applications, especially Next.js sites
Hosting
A service that stores your website or application and serves it to users when they visit
Deployment
The process of making your application available for users to access on the internet
CI/CD
Automated processes that test your code (Continuous Integration) and deploy it (Continuous Deployment) whenever you make changes
From definition to deployment
Knowing the term is step one. Using it in something real is the rest.