Vercel
Category: Development Tools Website: https://vercel.com
About
Deploy web projects with zero configuration. Perfect for Next.js, React, and static sites. Used by students for portfolios and hackathon projects.
Vercel is the platform for frontend developers. Deploy instantly with git integration.
Why Vercel?
- Zero Config: Push to deploy automatically
- Free Tier: Generous limits for personal projects
- Custom Domains: Free SSL certificates
- Edge Network: Fast global CDN
- Preview Deployments: Every PR gets a unique URL
- Analytics: Built-in performance insights
Perfect For
- Personal portfolios
- Hackathon projects
- Side projects and startups
- Open source projects
Getting Started
- Import your git repository
- Vercel auto-detects your framework
- Deploy with one click
- Get a production URL instantly
Popular Frameworks
- Next.js (created by Vercel)
- React
- Vue
- Svelte
- Static sites
Many Waterloo students host their portfolios and projects on Vercel for free.
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