Deploying Next.js applications is straightforward with multiple hosting options. Let’s explore the best practices.

Vercel Deployment (Recommended)

# Install Vercel CLI
npm i -g vercel

# Deploy
vercel

# Production deployment
vercel --prod

Other Deployment Options

  • Netlify: Great for static sites
  • AWS: Full control and scalability
  • Docker: Containerized deployments
  • Self-hosted: Complete control

Build Optimization

# Analyze bundle
npm run build
npm run analyze

Always test your production build locally before deploying!