WRI Website Design & Build
Edge Hosting with Netlify
Netlify provides fantastic 'Edge' hosting on a worldwide CDN for high-speed performance and maximum up time with a generous free tier for WRI 2024.
What is Edge Hosting?
Edge Hosting represents a transformative approach to web content delivery by situating servers closer to users around the globe, thus minimizing latency and maximizing performance. Unlike traditional hosting, which relies on a central server, edge hosting spreads website data across a vast network of servers, ensuring that content is delivered from the nearest possible location to the end user.
Netlify
Netlify is at the forefront of modern web development, offering edge hosting services that are optimized for the Jamstack architecture. By providing a platform for developers to deploy their websites directly to a global delivery network, Netlify ensures fast loading times and enhanced security. Their serverless functions and continuous deployment from Git streamline the web development process, making it a go-to solution for developers aiming for efficiency and performance.
The magic of auto redeploys
One of the revolutionary features of platforms like Netlify is auto redeploy: a system that automatically updates our live website whenever changes are pushed to GitHub. This CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) feature simplifies developers' workflow, allowing for immediate updates and rapid iteration, which is invaluable in a fast-paced development environment. The auto redeploy mechanism ensures that your content is always up-to-date, reflecting the latest changes without manual intervention, thus maintaining your website's freshness and relevance.