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🚀 Deploying a React App on Netlify Using GitHub

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React is a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces, and Netlify is a powerful platform for deploying and hosting web applications. In this article, we will show you how to deploy a React app on Netlify using GitHub, in a step-by-step, easy-to-follow format.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, you will need to have the following:

  • A GitHub account

  • A Netlify account

  • A React app ready to be deployed

Step 1: Create a GitHub Repository

The first step in deploying your React app on Netlify is to create a GitHub repository for your app. This will be the place where your app's code will be stored and managed.

To create a new repository on GitHub, go to the GitHub website and log in. Once logged in, click on the plus icon in the top-right corner of the screen, and select "New repository". Give your repository a name, and make sure it is set to public.

Once your repository has been created, you will be taken to the repository's main page. Here, you will see instructions on how to upload your code to the repository.

Step 2: Push Your Code to GitHub

The next step is to push your React app's code to GitHub. This can be done using the command line, or through the GitHub website.

If you are using the command line, navigate to your app's root directory in your terminal, and use the following commands:

git init

git add .

git commit -m "Initial commit"

git remote add origin https://github.com/username/repository-name.git

git push -u origin master

Make sure to replace "username" and "repository-name" with your own GitHub username and repository name.

If you prefer to use the GitHub website, you can simply drag and drop your app's code into the "Upload files" section of the repository's main page.

Step 3: Connect Netlify to GitHub

Now that your code is on GitHub, we can move on to connecting Netlify to your GitHub repository.

To do this, log into your Netlify account and click on the "New site from Git" button. Next, select "GitHub" as your provider, and select your repository from the list.

Once connected, Netlify will automatically detect that your app is built with React, and will configure the build settings accordingly.

Step 4: Deploy Your App

The final step is to deploy your app on Netlify. To do this, simply click on the "Deploy site" button on the Netlify dashboard. This will start the build process, which may take a few minutes to complete.

Once the build is complete, you will be provided with a link to your live app. You can also configure custom domains, HTTPS and other features.

Conclusion

Deploying a React app on Netlify using GitHub is a quick and easy process. By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to deploy your app in no time. If you are looking for a highly skilled and experienced React developer to help you build or maintain your app, consider hiring a React developer. In the event you want to update your app, simply make your changes, push them to GitHub, and Netlify will automatically detect the changes and build your app.

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