Deploying Node.js Applications

This document provides a comprehensive walkthrough on setting up, deploying, and managing a Node.js application on the platform. It includes guidelines on project creation, configuration, deployment options, and monitoring tools to ensure your application's optimal performance and security.

 

Step 1

Begin by navigating to your projects through the projects dashboard.

Initiate a new project by selecting "Create Project," and provide a descriptive name for it.

 

Step 2

To ensure security, mark your project as private. For sharing options, select "Shared" to grant access to a specific group of users. Choose "Application Deployment" to proceed with deploying your Node.js application.

 

Step 3

Proceed by clicking "Create" and continue to the app setup stage.

Opt for a Node.js environment and use GitHub as your source to facilitate efficient code imports.

 

Step 4

If preferred, select "Storage" to deploy the app from platform storage. For this demonstration, we will continue with GitHub. Enter your GitHub repository details accurately.

 

Step 5

Select the appropriate account type corresponding to the project's GitHub location. Adjust the app's visibility settings to control audience access, and choose your repository from the provided list.

 

Step 6

Alternatively, switch to the organization view if a team account is being used. Choose the repository housing your Node.js app, targeting it specifically for deployment.

 

Step 7

Select "Branch" as your preferred revision type, and choose the suitable Node.js version to ensure a compatible runtime environment. Configure the storage size based on the application's data requirements.

 

Step 8

Determine the amount of computing power to allocate for your app. Select the required storage option from the dropdown menu and import necessary environment variables for a seamless, error-free configuration.

 

Step 9

Deploy your Node.js app on the cloud by clicking "Deploy."

Experience your deployed app instantly with a single click to verify its functionality.

 

Step 10

Access real-time usage statistics for your application and analyze data over different time periods to identify trends.

 

Step 11

Switch to network monitoring to evaluate your app's online performance.

Edit project settings as needed to optimize your deployment, saving any resource changes for enhanced performance and cost-effectiveness.

 

Step 12

Utilize the logs button to view live logs. Explore advanced project options for greater control. Use the "Rerun" option to deploy your project again and apply any updates.

 

Step 13

You can stop your application at any time to facilitate maintenance or manage resources efficiently.

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