Node.js Deployment
Deployment is the point where a local project becomes a service others depend on. Keep the release path boring and repeatable.
Package release
- Set a clear start script in
package.json. - Bundle only the files your runtime needs.
- Keep build artifacts separate from source.
Configuration
Use environment variables for secrets and environment-specific settings. Do not hard-code credentials into source files.
Cloud checklist
- Confirm the app starts locally with the production command.
- Verify logs, health checks, and ports.
- Document rollback steps before the first release.
Practice
Write a short deployment note for one Node project that includes start command, env vars, and one rollback step.