Netlify was founded by Matt Biilmann and Chris Bach with a focus on modern web development tooling, specifically the JAMstack architectural approach. The company's commitment to sharing knowledge about this approach led to a partnership with O'Reilly to publish "Modern Web Development on the JAMstack". This book, written by Biilmann and Phil Hawksworth, covers various aspects of the JAMstack, including its benefits, tools, and case studies. Netlify is now offering the book for free as a digital download or physical copy, and invites readers to provide feedback in their community. The partnership marks an important milestone for Netlify, aiming to reach 1 million developers.