The Developer’s Dilemma: Choosing Between Existing Platforms and Building Your Own

In my quest to find the ideal platform to host my courses, I have encountered a significant issue. Currently, I rely on a static site that integrates with various no-code tools and custom integrations to handle payments and course signups. This setup, often referred to as JAMstack or serverless, has worked well for me. However, as the number of courses I offer has increased, I am now considering the overall infrastructure I use and whether a centralized platform would be a better fit....

Where to Host a Node.js App: The Best Options for Deployment

When it comes to hosting a Node.js application, there are plenty of options available to suit your needs. In this article, we will explore various hosting solutions so that you can choose the one that best fits your requirements. From simple and constrained options to more complex and powerful ones, we will cover them all. Simplest Option Ever: Local Tunnel If you want to quickly test your app, demo a product, or share it with a small group of people, you can deploy your app and serve requests right from your computer using a local tunnel....

Zeit Now Tutorial - A Fast and Simple Way to Deploy Node.js Apps

Learn how to deploy your Node.js application using the Now platform created by Vercel (formerly known as Zeit). One of the easiest ways to deploy a Node.js application is through the Now platform created by Vercel. Now makes the deployment process fast and simple, acting as a cloud service that provides you with a URL to access your deployed application. With Now, you can easily deploy Node.js apps, static websites, and more....