Deploying ShipFast App to Vercel
This guide will walk you through deploying ShipFast application to Vercel, a platform designed for Next.js applications. Vercel provides seamless deployment and integration for serverless functions, making it an excellent choice for deploying the SaaS app.
Steps for Deployment
1. Create a Vercel Account
- If you don't already have a Vercel account, go to Vercel's website (opens in a new tab) and sign up for a free account.
2. Link Your Project to Vercel
- After logging into Vercel, click on New Project and link it to your GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repository that contains the ShipFast code.
- Select the correct repository for your SaaS project.
3. Deploy the Application
- Vercel will automatically detect that your project is a Next.js app, and it will configure everything for you.
- Whenever you push changes to the linked Git repository, Vercel will automatically build and deploy your application.
- Vercel will handle the build process, optimizations, and deployment of your Next.js app.
4. Verify the Deployment
- After the deployment is complete, Vercel will provide a live URL for your application. You can access your app via this URL and verify that it’s functioning as expected.
- Test the app thoroughly to ensure everything is set up correctly, especially the Stripe payment integrations, authentication, and Firebase connections.
By following these steps, your ShipFast app should be deployed successfully on Vercel and live for use!