Deploying a Create React App on Netlify

In this ultimate tutorial, we'll walk you through the process of deploying a Create React App on Netlify. Netlify is a powerful platform for hosting static websites and provides an easy way to deploy and manage your React applications.

Step 1: Create a React App

First, make sure you have Create React App installed globally on your machine:

npm install -g create-react-app

Then, create a new React app:

npx create-react-app my-app

Step 2: Configure Netlify

Next, sign up for a Netlify account and create a new site. Connect your site to your GitHub repository where your Create React App app is hosted.

Step 3: Set up Build Settings

In your Netlify site settings, navigate to the "Build & Deploy" section. Set the following build settings:

Build command: npm run build
Publish directory: build/

Step 4: Deploy to Netlify

Install the Netlify CLI globally on your machine:

npm install -g netlify-cli

Authenticate your Netlify account using the browser with the following command:

netlify login

This command will open a browser window where you can authenticate your Netlify account.

After authentication, you can build and deploy your Create React App app to Netlify using the following command:

netlify deploy 

netlify deploy --prod

This command will prompt you to choose the target site for deployment. Once selected, Netlify will automatically build and deploy your app.

Step 5: Enjoy Your Deployed App

Once the build and deployment process is complete, Netlify will provide you with a unique URL where your app is hosted. You can visit this URL to see your deployed Create React App in action!

Congratulations! You have successfully deployed your Create React App app on Netlify.