Vercel, formerly known as Zeit, is a cloud platform designed specifically for hosting and deploying static websites and serverless functions. Vercel’s serverless architecture enables developers to deploy applications that automatically scale based on demand, without worrying about managing servers or infrastructure.
Vercel is particularly attractive for frontend developers using frameworks like Next.js or React. It integrates seamlessly with GitHub, providing continuous deployment features that make it easy to deploy changes as soon as they are pushed. Vercel’s strengths lie in its simplicity, speed, and the ability to handle static sites or lightweight applications effortlessly.