What is CrisisPulse and how does it work?

CrisisPulse is a free web app at crisispulse.org tracking 25 global conflict zones via news volume, with supply calculators. Runs entirely serverless in one HTML file using Netlify.

How to build a serverless app in a single HTML file?

Use Netlify Functions for dynamic bits (counters, updates), Blobs for storage, scheduled functions for feeds. Embed D3.js vanilla; deploy drag-drop.

Is Netlify Blobs good for production data storage?

Yes for low-med volume (visitors, configs). KV limits apply; scales via sharding. Cheaper, simpler than DBs for many indies.

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CrisisPulse: One HTML File Tracks Global Conflicts Serverlessly

One HTML file. Global conflicts mapped in real time. CrisisPulse proves serverless minimalism still packs a punch in 2024.

DevTools Feed Apr 04, 2026 4 min read

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Interactive world map from CrisisPulse showing global conflict intensity scores

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Single 99KB HTML file delivers global conflict monitoring with D3.js maps and daily Bing RSS updates. 𝕏
Netlify Blobs and Edge Functions enable persistence and geolocation without databases or trackers. 𝕏
Undocumented Google Translate works now but risks breakage—key lesson in serverless fragility. 𝕏

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