Marcel

May 08, 2023

Deploying Your React Project on Vercel Using GitHub Repository: A Beginner's Guide

Deploying a React project on Vercel using GitHub repository is an easy and convenient way for new developers. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to deploy your React project using GitHub repository.

Step 1: Create a GitHub Repository

The first step is to create a new repository on GitHub where you will store your React project. To create a new repository, log in to your GitHub account and click on the "New" button in the top-right corner.

Next, give your repository a name and a description, and choose whether you want to make it public or private. Once you have done this, click on the "Create repository" button.

Step 2: Push Your React Project to the GitHub Repository

Once you have created your repository, you need to push your React project to it. To do this, open your terminal and navigate to the directory where your React project is located.

Next, initialize a new Git repository in your project directory by running the following command:

Then, add all the files in your project directory to the Git repository by running the following command:

Commit the changes by running the following command:

Next, add your GitHub repository as a remote repository by running the following command:

Replace `<username>` and `<repository-name>` with your own GitHub username and repository name.

Finally, push your project to the GitHub repository by running the following command:

Step 3: Deploy Your React Project on Vercel

Now that your React project is pushed to your GitHub repository, you can deploy it on Vercel.

First, log in to your Vercel account and click on the "Import Project" button. Then, choose the "GitHub" option and select the repository that contains your React project.

Once you have selected your repository, Vercel will automatically detect that it is a React project and configure the deployment settings for you. You can customize the settings if you want, but the default settings should work fine for most projects.

Finally, click on the "Deploy" button to deploy your React project on Vercel. Vercel will build and deploy your project, and provide you with a URL where you can access it.

Conclusion

Deploying a React project on Vercel using GitHub repository is a straightforward process. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can quickly and easily deploy your React project on Vercel, even if you are new to React development.