For deploying your project and managing your database, we recommend the following services:
Render is an excellent hosting platform that simplifies the deployment of web applications. It offers continuous integration, automatic scaling, and Docker support. Here's how to deploy your application on Render:
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Sign up for an account on Render if you haven't already.
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Create a new Render service for your Back-End application and follow the instructions to connect it to your Git repository.
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Configure environment variables in the Render dashboard under "Environment Variables" to match the settings you defined in your local
.env
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Render will automatically detect that your application is based on Node.js and will handle dependency installation and environment setup.
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After the deployment is complete, your application will be live at a Render URL, ready to be accessed.
Neon is a managed PostgreSQL database hosting platform that offers scalability, automated backups, and robust security. To deploy your database on Neon:
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Create an account on Neon if you don't have one already.
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Create a new PostgreSQL database on Neon and follow the setup instructions. Make sure to note down the connection credentials.
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In Render, go to your application's environment variables and update the
DATABASE_URL
variable with the connection URL provided by Neon. -
Render will automatically configure the database connection using the URL you provided.
Now, your Back-End application is deployed on Render, and it's connected to the Neon database. Be sure to fine-tune your production settings as needed and monitor your application's performance on your chosen hosting platform. Good luck! 🚀
This should provide developers with clear instructions on how to deploy the application using Render and Neon for the database.