Choosing the right deployment option is essential to ensuring your application can easily scale as it grows. This article explores different deployment options available for Express.js applications. Specifically, it focuses on how to deploy Express.js applications to a Back4app container.
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The backend of a web application is essentially the behind-the-scenes component that stores data. It’s composed of several elements including an application programming interface (API), a database, and a web server layer.
You have the flexibility to build a backend using a multitude of technologies, like Java, Node.js, or Python.
However, it’s often a smarter choice to get a grip on deploying a backend through managed services, as it can streamline the process and improve efficiency.
Now, let’s talk about the frontend. The frontend, also referred to as the client-side, is the part of the web application that users interact with directly.
It is everything you see and experience directly in your browser or application – the design, look and feel, navigation, and user interface.
Putting a backend and frontend into action, or ‘deploying’ them, is all about getting every piece of the puzzle up and running in the cloud. But it’s not just a matter of turning things on and hoping for the best – you also need to make sure they’re both secure and reliable.
This isn’t an easy task, it’s a bit like a intricate jigsaw puzzle that requires a deep understanding of how to set up both server and client side technologies.
You need to know your way around databases, web servers, and the rules of communication, also known as networking protocols.
All in all, it’s a complicated process, but crucial to make sure your web application runs smoothly.
A good number of managed cloud services out there have made things a lot easier by offering automated deployment options.
Think of it as a way to simplify and speed up the entire deployment process. With these services, you can get your backend up and running with just a few clicks, as easy as pie. But that’s not all they offer.
Many of these cloud services come packed with nifty features like scalability, visibility into your application’s performance (observability), security measures, and more.
All these add-ons work together to help guarantee your application performs at its best once it’s out in the wild.
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Various deployment options exist for web applications built with Deno. However, containerization as a service platform has become a popular choice in recent times due to the various advantages they offer over other deployment options.
In this article, you will explore Deno, its advantages, and its limitations. Additionally, you will build a simple Deno app and deploy it on Back4app containers.
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In today’s world, location-based applications are becoming more and more popular. Almost every other popular app incorporates geolocation features to some extent. Some do it to enhance user experience and provide more of a personalized experience, while others are built around location-based features.
In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about geolocation apps. We’ll talk about their key features, types of geolocation apps and explain the process of creating a geoapp from the business’s perspective. Additionally, we’ll guide you through the process of developing a geolocation app using Back4app and React Native.
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