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Deploying your Nextjs app to Vercel

Deploying Your Next.js App to Vercel

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of deploying your Next.js application to Vercel, a popular hosting platform built especially for frontend developers. Vercel is a reliable and user-friendly service that offers a seamless experience when working with Next.js projects.

Prerequisites​

To follow this tutorial, you will need:

  • A basic understanding of Next.js
  • A Next.js app ready to be deployed
  • A Vercel account (you can sign up for free)

Step 1: Installing Vercel CLI​

Vercel CLI (Command Line Interface) is a tool that enables you to deploy your application directly from your terminal. To install it, open your terminal and run:

npm i -g vercel

Step 2: Linking Your Project to Vercel​

In your terminal, navigate to your project's root directory:

cd your-project-directory

Now, run the following command to link your project to Vercel:

vercel

If you're not logged in to your Vercel account, the CLI will ask you to log in. You can do this by following the instructions that appear in your terminal.

After you're logged in, Vercel will ask you to link your project to an existing Vercel project or to create a new one. Follow the prompts to link your project.

Step 3: Deploying Your Project​

Now that your project is linked to Vercel, you can deploy it. To do this, run the following command in your terminal:

vercel --prod

Your project will now be deployed. Vercel will provide a URL where you can view your deployed application.

Step 4: Setting Up Continuous Deployment​

One of the benefits of using Vercel is the ability to set up Continuous Deployment. This means that every time you push changes to your project, Vercel will automatically build and deploy your updated application.

To set this up, navigate to your project on the Vercel dashboard and go to the 'Git' section. Here, you can link your project to a Git repository. Once linked, any changes pushed to your repository will automatically trigger a new deployment.

Conclusion​

Congratulations! You've successfully deployed your Next.js app to Vercel. You can now share your project with others, test it in a production environment, or use it as a starting point for your next big idea.

Remember that Vercel also offers a variety of features and integrations that can enhance your deployment workflow, including custom domains, environment variables, and more.

Happy coding!