Workshop Overview

This workshop introduces modern deployment platforms and tools that simplify the process of deploying web applications. We'll explore popular solutions, their key features, and help you understand which platform best suits different project requirements.

What You'll Learn

Understanding deployment platforms and their use cases
Setting up and deploying with Vercel
Containerized deployments with Fly.io
Alternative platforms: Netlify, Railway, and Firebase
Best practices for deployment workflows
Monitoring and managing deployed applications

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of web development
Familiarity with Git
Experience with building web applications

Workshop Structure

Introduction (15 minutes)
- Overview of deployment platforms
- Factors to consider when choosing a deployment solution
Vercel Deep Dive (30 minutes)
- Platform overview and key features
- Git integration and automatic deployments
- Environment variables and configuration
- Preview deployments and collaboration features
Fly.io Exploration (30 minutes)
- Container-based deployments
- Global deployment options
- Scaling and performance features
- Command-line interface usage
Honorable Mentions (45 minutes)
- Netlify: JAMstack deployments and features
- Railway: Full-stack application hosting
- Firebase: Backend-as-a-Service platform
- Platform comparisons and use cases
Practical Deployment (60 minutes)
- Hands-on deployment exercises
- Troubleshooting common issues
- Performance optimization
- Monitoring and analytics setup

Expected Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Choose appropriate deployment platforms for different projects
Deploy applications using Vercel and Fly.io
Understand the benefits and limitations of each platform
Implement deployment best practices
Monitor and maintain deployed applications

Resources

Workshop slides
Platform documentation links
Deployment checklists
Best practices guide
Comparison matrix of platforms

Deployment Tools

Workshop Resources