Deploying Next.js & Node.js Apps: Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

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Common Pitfalls

1. Environment Variable Mismanagement

• Use .env files
• Never commit secrets

2. Improper Build Scripts

• Use npm run build for Next.js
• Check for missing dependencies

3. Port Conflicts

• Default ports: 3000 (Next.js), 8080 (Node.js)
• Use process.env.PORT for flexibility

4. File Upload Issues

• Use cloud storage for large files
• Validate file types

5. Lack of Monitoring

• Use PM2, New Relic, or custom logging

Best Practices

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Example Dockerfile

CopyFROM node:18-alpine
WORKDIR /app
COPY . .
RUN npm install
RUN npm run build
EXPOSE 3000
CMD ["npm", "start"]

Conclusion

Deployment mai best practices follow karna critical hai. Pakish.net ki team apko deployment, monitoring, aur scaling mai help karti hai—contact karein for a free consult.