Deploying Next.js Apps on Vercel

Why Vercel for Next.js?

Vercel is the company behind Next.js, making it the most optimized platform for deploying Next.js applications. You get automatic optimizations, edge functions, and seamless integration out of the box.

Getting Started

Deploying to Vercel is straightforward:

# Install Vercel CLI

# Deploy from your project directory vercel ```

Or simply connect your GitHub repository to Vercel for automatic deployments on every push.

Environment Variables

Configure environment variables in the Vercel dashboard or via CLI:

vercel env add DATABASE_URL

Remember to use NEXT_PUBLIC_ prefix for variables needed in the browser.

Performance Features

Vercel automatically enables:

• Edge Network: Your app is served from the nearest edge location
• Image Optimization: Automatic WebP/AVIF conversion and resizing
• Incremental Static Regeneration: Update static pages without rebuilding
• Analytics: Real-time performance monitoring

Production Checklist

Before going live, ensure:

1. . All environment variables are set for production
2. . Error pages (404, 500) are customized
3. . Metadata and OpenGraph tags are configured
4. . Security headers are properly set
5. . Analytics and monitoring are enabled