GitHub Pages is a free service to host static websites and is a great option for deploying React apps.
To deploy a Create React App project to GitHub Pages, follow steps like installing gh-pages package, updating package.json, and deploying the app.
For deploying from scratch, set up the React app, create a GitHub repository, push the app, install/configure gh-pages, and deploy the application.
Troubleshooting common issues like blank pages, 404 errors, missing assets, and repository configuration problems is covered.
Custom domains for GitHub Pages like www subdomain, custom subdomain, and apex domain are explained.
For routing React apps on GitHub Pages, use HashRouter, create routes, and set up navigation components.
Setting up a preview environment using Livecycle and automating deployments with GitHub Actions are also discussed.
Using environment variables and secrets with GitHub Actions for added security is detailed in the article.
GitHub Pages is recommended for its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and integration with existing workflows, making it suitable for open-source projects and portfolios.
These steps provide a comprehensive guide to deploying React apps to GitHub Pages for developers of all levels.