Production Setup
Learn how to prepare and deploy your application to production using Vercel.
Pre-deployment Checklist
Important
Essential Steps
- Ensure all dependencies are properly listed in package.json
- Test the production build locally
- Set up required environment variables
- Configure proper database access
- Test authentication flows
- Verify API endpoints
Local Build Testing
Build Commands
Before deploying, test your production build locally to catch any potential issues:
Build Commands
Choose the appropriate command based on your package manager:
TYPESCRIPT
If the build fails locally, it will also fail during deployment. Always fix local build issues before deploying.
Vercel Deployment
Create Vercel Account
1
Sign up for a free account at vercel.com
Connect Repository
2
Link your GitHub repository to Vercel
Configure Project
3
Set up build settings and environment variables
Deploy
4
Trigger deployment manually or via git push
Automatic Deployments
Vercel automatically deploys your application when you push to your default branch. It also creates preview deployments for pull requests.
Environment Variables
Required
Configuration
Configure your environment variables in Vercel's dashboard:
Required Variables
Essential environment variables for production:
TYPESCRIPT
Post-deployment Checks
Functionality
- Test authentication flows
- Verify API endpoints
- Check database connections
- Test file uploads
- Verify email sending
Performance
- Check page load times
- Verify API response times
- Monitor error rates
- Test under load
- Check memory usage
Remember to check the deployment logs if you encounter any issues. Vercel provides detailed logs and error messages to help diagnose problems.