Email Services
Email services are cloud-based platforms or APIs that handle email sending, receiving, and management for applications, enabling developers to integrate email functionality without building infrastructure from scratch. They provide features like transactional emails, marketing campaigns, email templates, analytics, and deliverability optimization. Examples include SendGrid, Amazon SES, and Mailgun.
Developers should use email services when building applications that require reliable email delivery, such as user registration confirmations, password resets, newsletters, or notifications, to avoid managing SMTP servers and ensure high deliverability rates. They are essential for scaling email operations, complying with anti-spam regulations, and tracking email performance metrics in production environments.