Project Deployment Guide (Vercel / Netlify)

<h2>Introduction</h2>
<p>This tutorial will guide you on how to deploy your frontend and backend projects using Vercel and Netlify. We cover step-by-step instructions, live demo setup, and best practices for deployment.</p>

<h3>Tech Stack</h3>
<ul>
  <li>React / Next.js – Frontend deployment</li>
  <li>Node.js / Express – Backend deployment</li>
  <li>MongoDB / Supabase – Database connection</li>
  <li>Vercel – Frontend hosting</li>
  <li>Netlify – Alternative frontend hosting</li>
</ul>

<h3>Step 1: Prepare Your Project</h3>
<ul>
  <li>Ensure all environment variables are properly set</li>
  <li>Check production build works locally: <code>npm run build</code></li>
  <li>Remove console logs and debug code</li>
</ul>

<h3>Step 2: Deploy Frontend on Vercel</h3>
<ol>
  <li>Login to <a href="https://vercel.com" target="_blank">Vercel</a></li>
  <li>Click on "New Project" → Import your GitHub repository</li>
  <li>Configure build settings (Framework: React / Next.js)</li>
  <li>Set environment variables if needed</li>
  <li>Click "Deploy" and wait for live URL</li>
</ol>

<h3>Step 3: Deploy Frontend on Netlify (Alternative)</h3>
<ol>
  <li>Login to <a href="https://netlify.com" target="_blank">Netlify</a></li>
  <li>Click on "Add New Site" → Import Git repository</li>
  <li>Set build command (<code>npm run build</code>) and publish directory (<code>build/</code>)</li>
  <li>Configure environment variables</li>
  <li>Click "Deploy site" and access live URL</li>
</ol>

<h3>Step 4: Deploy Backend (Optional)</h3>
<ul>
  <li>Use Render / Railway / Heroku for Node.js backend</li>
  <li>Ensure CORS is properly configured</li>
  <li>Connect frontend to backend live URL</li>
</ul>

<h3>Step 5: Verify Deployment</h3>
<ul>
  <li>Test all API calls and frontend functionality</li>
  <li>Check responsive design on different devices</li>
  <li>Confirm environment variables are working in production</li>
</ul>

<h3>Tips & Best Practices</h3>
<ul>
  <li>Use HTTPS / SSL for secure connections</li>
  <li>Enable custom domain if needed</li>
  <li>Monitor logs for errors and warnings</li>
  <li>Keep GitHub repository updated for continuous deployment</li>
</ul>

<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p>By following this guide, you can deploy your fullstack projects smoothly on Vercel and Netlify, making your applications live and accessible to everyone.</p>