Overview
This product analysis is about a Simple NextJS App that can be deployed to GitHub Pages using the new Actions Workflow. The analysis will cover the key features of the app, an installation guide, and a summary of the content.
Features
- Simple NextJS App: Easy to use and set up.
- Deployment to GitHub Pages: Allows for easy deployment of the app using the new Actions Workflow.
- Support for ANY Static Site Generator: Works with any static site generator, giving users flexibility in choosing their preferred tool.
- Integration with GitHub CLI: Users can leverage GitHub’s CLI to enhance their workflow and optimize app deployment.
Installation
To install and use the Simple NextJS App and deploy it to GitHub Pages using the Actions Workflow, follow these steps:
- Clone the repository:
git clone [repository-url]
cd [repository-folder]
- Install the required dependencies:
npm install
- Build the app:
npm run build
- Configure the GitHub Actions workflow:
- Create a new file named
.github/workflows/deploy.yml. - Copy and paste the following code into
deploy.yml:
name: Deploy to GitHub Pages
on:
push:
branches:
- master
jobs:
deploy:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Checkout source code
uses: actions/checkout@v2
- name: Setup Node.js
uses: actions/setup-node@v1
with:
node-version: 12
- name: Install dependencies
run: npm ci
- name: Build
run: npm run build
- name: Deploy to GitHub Pages
uses: JamesIves/github-pages-deploy-action@releases/v3
with:
branch: gh-pages
folder: build
- Push the changes to GitHub:
git add .
git commit -m "Configure GitHub Actions workflow"
git push origin master
- Visit the GitHub repository’s Settings page. Scroll down to the GitHub Pages section and select the
gh-pagesbranch as the source.
Now, the Simple NextJS App will be automatically deployed to GitHub Pages every time there is a push to the master branch.
Summary
This product analysis discussed the features and installation process of the Simple NextJS App. It highlighted its key features, including its simplicity, deployment to GitHub Pages using the Actions Workflow, support for any static site generator, and integration with GitHub CLI. The installation guide provided step-by-step instructions for setting up the app and deploying it to GitHub Pages. Overall, this app offers an easy and flexible solution for deploying NextJS apps to GitHub Pages.