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Serverless backend for SaaS frontends

Automated form processing services

Webhook-triggered e-commerce tasks

Dynamic API endpoints for paid apps

Integrate functions for subscription-based services

Expanded language support

Enhanced observability and monitoring

Better TypeScript and Go tooling

Increased platform stability and scaling

Integration with third-party serverless services

Heavy computational backends requiring long execution time

Applications needing database transactions

Multi-language functions beyond JS/TS/Go

Large-scale enterprise serverless orchestration

Projects needing self-hosted control over backend

Netlify Functions provides serverless backends integrated with Netlify sites.

Supports JavaScript, TypeScript, and Go functions.

Automatic scaling, secure environment variables, and CI/CD integration.

Ideal for JAMstack apps, static sites, and lightweight backend tasks.

Simplifies serverless development without infrastructure management.

Is Netlify Functions free?

Yes - included in Netlify free and paid plans.

Can I run functions locally?

Yes, with `netlify dev`.

Do functions scale automatically?

Yes, managed by Netlify and AWS Lambda.

Which languages are supported?

JavaScript, TypeScript, and Go.

Can I use external APIs?

Yes, functions can make HTTP requests to any API.