GoDaddy launches new Node.js hosting service to simplify app deployment

GoDaddy has officially launched a new Node.js hosting service designed to streamline the deployment process for developers and businesses. The platform aims to remove the complexities of traditional hosting by automating critical infrastructure tasks, including HTTPS configuration, Content Delivery Network (CDN) integration, and firewall management. Users can deploy applications by uploading zip files or connecting directly to GitHub repositories. A key feature of the new service is a dedicated API that allows developers and AI coding tools to manage the entire application lifecycle, from source code uploads to environment secret management and log monitoring. By handling the underlying build and hosting infrastructure, GoDaddy intends to let developers focus on improving their applications rather than managing server configurations. The service also supports background jobs and in-memory data, offering flat-rate pricing to help users manage costs effectively.