Deploying to Heroku

The video tutorial guides viewers through setting up a development environment, configuring git ignore settings, and deploying a React application to Heroku. It covers installing the Heroku CLI, creating a Heroku account, and managing environment variables for security. The tutorial also demonstrates testing the deployed application and provides insights into using MongoDB Atlas and PayPal sandbox for a complete ecommerce solution.

Why is it important to include the .env file in the .gitignore?

• To ensure faster deployment

• To prevent accidental deletion

• To reduce file size

• To avoid security risks by not exposing sensitive information

What is the primary purpose of the Heroku CLI?

• To manage Heroku applications from the terminal

• To create a Heroku account

• To design user interfaces

• To write backend code

What is a Procfile used for in a Heroku deployment?

• To store environment variables

• To specify the commands to run the application

• To configure database connections

• To list all dependencies

Why is a post-build script added to the package.json?

• To reduce server costs

• To increase application speed

• To automate the build process on the server

• To enhance security

What command is used to push the application to Heroku?

• git push origin master

• git push heroku master

• heroku deploy

• heroku push

What should you do if you encounter an application error after deployment?

• Reinstall Heroku CLI

• Delete the application and start over

• Check Heroku logs for error details

• Restart your computer

What is the purpose of setting environment variables in Heroku's backend?

• To improve application speed

• To enhance user interface

• To manage application settings securely

• To reduce server load

What is the significance of testing the deployed application?

• To ensure all features work as expected

• To increase server capacity

• To reduce deployment time

• To enhance security

Which database is mentioned as being used in the application?

• SQLite

• MongoDB Atlas

• PostgreSQL

• MySQL

What is a recommended action after successfully deploying an application?

• Ignore any errors

• Test the application thoroughly

• Add new features immediately

• Delete the local repository