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Deploying a Static API to Netlify

A super simple example of building a static API that walks through the deploy process using Netlify. Part of a series of tutorials on building and deploying static APIs.

Apr 10, 2020

How to Build a Static API

An introduction on how to approach building a static API, which serves as the background for several specific tutorials on the topic.

Apr 08, 2020

How I Scaled a Hybrid Application using the Jamstack

I built an app for a one-day event that did not account properly for scale and took a huge performance hit. This is how we overcame that performance struggle using the Jamstack.

Apr 01, 2020

A Netlify Function That Sends Conditional Email Notifications

Conditional email notifications may be immortal, but we can still figure out how to implement them on emerging Jamstack websites.

May 30, 2019

From Zero to Functioning Netlify Function

A services-oriented architecture is a key component of the Jamstack, as it brings dynamic functionality to static sites. Here's how to get your feet wet by writing your first Netlify function.

May 23, 2019

Conditional Email Notifications through Netlify Forms and Hooks

Sending conditional email notifications based on the value of a user-submitted form field is still very much a thing, and it can be achieved via fun workaround when using Netlify forms.

May 18, 2019

How to Use Netlify Forms in a Gatsby Project

Netlify form handling is an extremely powerful feature that enables you to collect dynamic data from your users on your static sites. But it's a little tricky to get it working right within a Gatsby project. Here's a detailed look at a couple different ways of approaching Netlify forms for a Gatsby site.

May 06, 2019

What You Need to Know When Using Netlify Forms

Netlify forms are an incredibly powerful feature. They enable you to accept dynamically-driven user data on your static site. But you must understand a few key concepts about Netlify forms if you're going to have success working with them.

May 02, 2019

Use Netlify to Host JavaScript Libraries

Netlify is built to host websites, but it can be a handy resource for JavaScript libraries, too.

Nov 30, 2018

Build & Deploy a Dynamic Site in an Hour for Free

Combine the forces of Contentful, Middleman, and Netlify to build and deploy dynamic-like site for free in less than an hour.

May 08, 2018