Deploying an app on AWS might sound intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. This guide breaks down the chaos into simple, digestible steps you can follow even if you’ve never touched AWS before.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the most powerful cloud platforms in the world, offering scalability, reliability, and flexibility. It has a generous free tier, perfect for learning and experimentation.
The step-by-step process for deploying a Node.js or React app on AWS includes preparing the app, setting up an AWS account, choosing a deployment method, and monitoring and scaling.
Common pitfalls to avoid when deploying on AWS include forgetting to set file permissions, not configuring security groups properly, missing environment variables, and not checking free tier limits.