Product overview — Serverless Platforms
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Netlify Functions
Platform-integrated serverless functions for web properties and lightweight backends with an emphasis on deployment simplicity.
Sources linked — see verification below.
Freshness & verification
Who is this best for?
This is the fastest way to decide whether Netlify Functions is in the right neighborhood.
Best for
- Web sites and web apps needing lightweight serverless endpoints
- Teams prioritizing deployment simplicity and quick iteration
- Webhook processing and small API surfaces
- Projects where platform features replace custom infrastructure
Who should avoid
- You need broad cloud-native triggers/integrations as the default
- Your backend will quickly become complex or long-running
- Portability and infra control are primary constraints
Sources & verification
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