How to deploy your application to vercel

This tutorial will guide you through the process of deploying a React application to Vercel. It's a straightforward process:

Prerequisites:

• Make sure you have a GitHub account
• Your React project should be in a GitHub repository
• Create a Vercel account (you can sign up using your GitHub account)

Steps to Deploy:

Method 1: Using Vercel Dashboard (Easiest)

1. Go to Vercel and sign in
2. Click "Add New Project"
3. Import your GitHub repository
4. Vercel will automatically detect that it's a React project
5. Configure your project settings (usually the defaults work fine)
6. Click "Deploy"

Method 2: Using Vercel CLI

• First, install Vercel CLI globally

• Navigate to your React project directory

• Login to Vercel

• Deploy your application

Important Notes:

• Environment Variables: If your app uses environment variables:
• Add them in the Vercel dashboard under Project Settings → Environment Variables
• Make sure to prefix your React environment variables with REACT_APP_
• Build Settings: Vercel automatically detects React projects and sets up:
• Build command: npm run build
• Output directory: build or dist
• Custom Domain: You can add a custom domain in the Vercel dashboard under Project Settings → Domains

Automatic Deployments:

Once set up, Vercel will automatically deploy:

• When you push to your main branch
• When you create pull requests (creates preview deployments)

Troubleshooting Tips:

1. Make sure your project builds locally with npm run build

• Check if all dependencies are in package.json
• Verify environment variables are properly set
• Review build logs in Vercel dashboard if deployment fails

That's it! After deployment, Vercel will provide you with a URL where your app is live (usually your-project-name.vercel.app).