Azure Static Web Apps
Begin
You know when you’ve finished building your website and just want to get it online without dealing with all the techy stuff? That’s where deployment platforms help. They make it super easy to put your site live, just connect your code, click a button, and it’s up and running. No need to worry about servers or complicated setups.
They also take care of the important things like speed, security, and updates in the background. So while they handle the heavy stuff, you can focus on making your website look good and work great. It's simple, right?
Azure Static Web Apps is a deployment platform by Microsoft Azure that focuses on delivering static sites and frontend applications. It automatically builds and deploys your app straight from your GitHub or Azure DevOps repository, making the whole process smooth and fast. Plus, it comes with built-in support for APIs using Azure Functions, making it great for modern, serverless architectures.
Begin is a serverless deployment platform that focuses on simplicity and speed. It’s built on top of Architect, a framework for building serverless applications on AWS. Begin abstracts away the complexities of AWS, letting developers focus on writing code and shipping features. It’s particularly popular for deploying JAMstack apps, APIs, and other serverless projects.
Deployment platforms are a total game changer if you’re looking to launch your website quickly, reliably, and without any trouble. Whether it’s a personal portfolio, a startup site, or a growing business platform, they handle the technical heavy lifting like hosting, security, and scalability so you can stay focused on building great experiences for your users.
You’re not boxed into a single approach. Most platforms integrate smoothly with the tools and frameworks you already love, letting you deploy directly from your Git repository, preview updates, and roll back with ease. With lightning-fast performance and dependable uptime, deployment platforms simplify the path from code to production. Pick the one that aligns with your workflow, and you’re all set to launch with confidence 🚀
There’s a generous free tier, including custom domains, SSL, and 100,000 monthly requests—ideal for personal projects and MVPs.
Connect your GitHub repo, and it auto-deploys on push. Azure sets up your build pipeline + staging + production environments automatically.
Yes, You can run Azure Functions as serverless APIs right alongside your frontend—no separate backend hosting needed.
It supports React, Vue, Angular, Blazor, Next.js, and more. It’s optimized for modern frontend frameworks and static site generators.
Yes, Begin supports team workflows, environments (staging, production), and easy collaboration right out of the box.
Custom domains with SSL are built-in, no extra config needed.
Yes, Begin runs on AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and S3, but you don’t need to configure any of it manually.
Begin is all about developer speed. It abstracts away AWS complexity and gives you instant deploys, serverless functions, and data—all with a simple Git-based workflow.