CI/CD for Next.js Projects: Setup and Best Practices

CI/CD for Next.js Projects: Setup and Best Practices

Automating your deployment pipeline saves time and reduces errors. Here's how to set up CI/CD for Next.js.

Why CI/CD?

Setup Options

Vercel

Vercel provides excellent Next.js support with automatic deployments from Git.

GitHub Actions

Flexible and powerful CI/CD solution. Great for custom workflows.

GitLab CI

Integrated CI/CD in GitLab. Good alternative to GitHub Actions.

Best Practices

Automated Testing

Run tests on every commit to catch issues early.

Preview Deployments

Deploy preview environments for pull requests.

Staging Environment

Maintain a staging environment that mirrors production.

Production Deployments

Use manual approval gates for production deployments.

Conclusion

CI/CD is essential for modern development workflows. Set it up early and iterate on your process.