In this tutorial, we will delve into the realm of web hosting for Nuxt.js applications. We will discuss the various hosting options that are available, and guide you on how to select the right platform for your specific needs.
By the end of this tutorial, you will:
Prerequisites
Web hosting is the process of publishing your web application on the internet. There are multiple options available for hosting your Nuxt.js application. Let's discuss some of the popular ones:
Netlify
Netlify is a great choice for static Nuxt.js applications. It's easy to use, comes with a free tier, and offers continuous integration out of the box.
Heroku
Heroku is a cloud Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) supporting several programming languages. It's suitable for more complex applications that require a server-side component.
Vercel
Vercel is a cloud platform for static sites and Serverless Functions. It's the company behind Next.js (the React framework), but it supports Nuxt.js applications as well.
DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean is a cloud infrastructure provider. It requires a bit more setup but gives you full control over your server.
The process of deploying your Nuxt.js application will depend on the platform you choose. Here are general steps:
Let's see how you can deploy your Nuxt.js application on Netlify:
New site from Git
npm run generate
as your build command and dist
as your publish directoryDeploy site
The expected result is that Netlify will build and deploy your Nuxt.js application.
In this tutorial, you have learned about different hosting options for your Nuxt.js application. You've also seen how to deploy your application on Netlify.
To further your knowledge, consider exploring other hosting platforms and deploying your application on them.
For each exercise, document the steps you followed and any issues you faced along the way. This will help you understand the deployment process better and prepare you for real-world scenarios.