Email Delivery
Email Delivery refers to the infrastructure and services that reliably send, route, and manage transactional and marketing emails from applications to recipients' inboxes. It involves handling email protocols (like SMTP), managing deliverability (avoiding spam filters), and providing analytics on email performance. This is typically offered as a cloud-based service or API by specialized providers to ensure high inbox placement rates and scalability.
Developers should learn and use Email Delivery services when building applications that require automated email sending, such as user registration confirmations, password resets, newsletters, or notifications. It's crucial for ensuring emails reach users' inboxes reliably, as managing email servers and deliverability in-house is complex and prone to issues like blacklisting or poor performance. Use cases include e-commerce platforms, SaaS products, and any system with user communication needs.