Deployment
Deployment
Section titled “Deployment”Introduction
Section titled “Introduction”Deployment is the process of making your Next.js application available on the internet. This module covers the most common deployment targets and best practices.
Why This Matters
Section titled “Why This Matters”How you deploy affects performance, cost, scalability, and developer experience. Choosing the right deployment strategy — and doing it correctly — is essential for production applications.
Topics Covered
Section titled “Topics Covered”- Introduction to Deployment — Vercel, self-hosting, and deployment models
- Vercel Deployment — The recommended platform for Next.js
- Self-Hosting — Docker, Node.js servers, alternative platforms
- Environment Variables — Managing secrets across environments
- Deployment Checklist — What to verify before going live
Learning Outcomes
Section titled “Learning Outcomes”- Deploy a Next.js app to Vercel
- Understand self-hosting options (Docker, Node.js)
- Manage environment variables for different environments
- Follow a deployment checklist for production readiness