The Best Way to deploy nodejs code to a platform such as digitalocean
Hey there! Let's talk about deploying your Node.js app to DigitalOcean in the easiest way possible. 😊
Method 1: Using DigitalOcean App Platform (Easiest)
- Sign up for a DigitalOcean account
- Connect your GitHub repository
- Click 'Create App' in the App Platform section
- Select your repository
- Click deploy!
That's it! DigitalOcean handles everything else automatically.
Method 2: Using Droplets (More Control)
- Create a new Droplet
- Choose Ubuntu as your operating system
- Connect via SSH
- Install Node.js
- Clone your code
- Run with PM2 process manager
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Pro Tip: Always remember to add a .env file for your environment variables and set them up in your DigitalOcean dashboard! 🚀