Deploying Next.js apps with Deno Deploy

Introduction

In this article, we will guide you on how to deploy your server-side-rendered Next.js application using Deno Deploy. To follow along, you will need Next.js 13 or above installed, a basic understanding of SSR in Next.js, and familiarity with GitHub.

Reasons for choosing Deno Deploy

• Easy deployment options
• Support for SSR applications
• Quick deployment process
• Configurable environment variables

Spinning up a simple SSR application

To create a simple Next SSR application:

1. Install Next 15
2. Create a page directory
3. Add styles using Tailwind CSS

Deploying SSR Next.js apps with Deno Deploy

Follow these steps to deploy your application:

1. Push your application to GitHub
2. Connect your GitHub repository to Deno Deploy
3. Deploy your SSR application

Connecting a GitHub repository

• Sign up with GitHub account
• Grant Deno Deploy access to the specific repository
• Click "Deploy Project" to start deployment

Using the command line

• Run a few commands to deploy your application
• Deno Deploy will automatically detect your project and deploy it

Deno Deploy vs. Vercel

Vercel is another popular platform for deploying Next.js applications, but Deno Deploy offers a simple and efficient deployment process.