Deploying Sitecore XM Cloud Integrated Next.js Apps on Netlify with Automated Edge Updates

Netlify and Vercel are two cloud-based platforms in the JamStack ecosystem that are officially recommended by Sitecore for deploying frontend (Next.js) applications. These platforms support both Server Side Rendering (SSR) and Static Site Generation (SSG). In this blog, we’ll walk through the steps to deploy a website integrated with Sitecore XM Cloud using Netlify, which offers first-class support for Next.js. Prepare the GitHub Repository Create a public GitHub repository and commit/push your code. Set environment-specific values in the .env file. If you’ve made content or layout changes in your local XM environment, use the Sitecore CLI to publish your changes and verify the content is available on the Experience Edge. In your XM Cloud instance, publish all changes you want reflected on your live site. Continuous Deployment Setup in Netlify Register and create a free Netlify account, then log in. Click "Add new project" and choose "Import an exis...