Introduction to Deployment
Introduction to Deployment
Section titled “Introduction to Deployment”Introduction
Section titled “Introduction”Next.js applications can be deployed in several ways. The most common are Vercel (the platform built by the creators of Next.js) and self-hosting (your own servers, Docker, or other cloud platforms).
Deployment Options
Section titled “Deployment Options”| Option | Best For | Setup Complexity |
|---|---|---|
| Vercel | Most Next.js apps | Minimal |
| Docker | Custom infrastructure | Medium |
| Node.js server | Existing server setups | Medium |
| Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) | Enterprise requirements | High |
Vercel vs Self-Hosting
Section titled “Vercel vs Self-Hosting”flowchart LR A[Next.js App] --> B{Deployment Choice} B -->|Vercel| C[Automatic optimizations] B -->|Vercel| D[Edge functions] B -->|Vercel| E[ISR & cache] B -->|Self-host| F[Full control] B -->|Self-host| G[Custom domains] B -->|Self-host| H[Any infrastructure]