Netlify Fundamentals: Deploy and Manage Modern Web Projects

Deploying modern web applications quickly and reliably is an essential skill for any web developer. This text-based guide takes you from the core concepts of modern web hosting to deploying production-ready websites and web apps with ease. You will start by learning foundational terminology and the architecture behind contemporary hosting platforms. From there, you will connect code repositories for continuous deployment, set up custom domain names with secure SSL certificates, manage environment variables, and configure redirects and headers. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of static site hosting and continuous deployment - Deploy websites directly using Git workflows and manual drag-and-drop methods - Configure custom domains, DNS settings, and automated HTTPS certificates - Manage site configuration files, build settings, and secure environment variables - Implement URL redirects, custom rewrite rules, and security headers - Practice handling web forms and basic serverless edge functionality The course begins with foundational concepts and step-by-step reading modules, moving steadily into real-world configuration examples and deployment workflows. This course is designed for beginner developers, designers, and site builders who want a simple, direct path to launching web projects without managing complex servers. No prior deployment experience is required. Start reading today to streamline your web deployment workflow.