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Deploying Your React App on GitHub: A Step-by-Step Guide

Deploying Your React App on GitHub: A Step-by-Step Guide

Create a GitHub Repository

  • Clone the RepositoryClone the repository to your local machine using the git clone command. This allows you to work on your app locally and sync changes with the remote repository.
    git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repo.git
  • Navigate to Your ProjectUse the cd command to navigate to your project’s directory.
    cd your-repo
  • Configuring Your React App for Deployment

    Now that you’re all set up, let’s make sure your React app is deployment-ready:

    1. Install DependenciesRun npm install to install all the dependencies listed in your package.json file.
    2. Build Your AppUse the following command to build your React app for deployment:
      npm run build

      This command generates an optimized and production-ready version of your app in the build directory.

    Deploying Your App: The Moment of Truth

    The time has come to deploy your React app. Follow these steps for a smooth deployment process:

    1. Install GitHub PagesGitHub Pages is a hosting service that turns your GitHub repository into a live website. To enable it, go to the “Settings” tab of your repository, scroll down to the “GitHub Pages” section, and select the gh-pages branch as the source.

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