AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud - Deploy to Netlify

This video tutorial guides you through deploying a React application for free using Netlify and Surge. It covers the steps to build your React app, test it locally, and deploy it on Netlify. The tutorial also introduces Surge as another free hosting option, highlighting the differences in deployment processes. By the end, you'll know how to prepare your React app for deployment and test it on a local server before going live.

What is one of the main benefits of using platforms like Netlify and Surge.sh for deploying React applications?

• They automatically generate content for your site.

• They offer premium support for free.

• They allow for unlimited storage.

• They provide a cost-free way to showcase your work.

What is the first step in deploying a React application on Netlify?

• Creating a new GitHub repository.

• Configuring DNS settings.

• Signing up and logging into Netlify.

• Uploading your code directly to the server.

Which command is used to prepare the build for deploying a React application?

• npm install

• npm start

• npm deploy

• npm run-script build

What does the build process do to the JavaScript and CSS files?

• It uploads them to the server.

• It deletes unnecessary files.

• It minifies and bundles them into single files.

• It converts them to HTML.

After building the React application, what is the next step before deploying to Netlify?

• Configuring environment variables.

• Creating a new project in Netlify.

• Directly uploading the build folder.

• Testing the build locally using a static server.

How can you access your deployed site on Netlify?

• By using a randomly generated URL provided by Netlify.

• By using an IP address.

• By using a custom domain.

• By accessing it through localhost.

What will be covered in the next lesson after deploying with Netlify?

• Creating a custom domain for your site.

• Deploying with Surge.sh using a CLI tool.

• Using a different hosting provider.

• Advanced React features.