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.
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Who is this best for?
This is the fastest way to decide whether Netlify Functions is in the right neighborhood.
Best for
- Static sites and Jamstack applications on Netlify that need occasional server-side logic — form handling, webhook processing, OAuth callbacks — without adding a separate backend service.
- Teams that want zero serverless configuration — Netlify automatically deploys functions in a `/netlify/functions` directory with no additional setup, making it the fastest path to a working serverless function for Netlify users.
- Projects using Netlify Identity, Netlify Forms, or Netlify Commerce where function integration with other Netlify platform features (triggered on form submission, authenticated user context) reduces integration complexity.
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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