Deploying Fastify on CloudStation
Fastify is a web framework for Node.js, designed for building fast and low-overhead web applications. It is highly performant and focuses on providing developers with a powerful plugin architecture, JSON schema validation, and comprehensive logging capabilities.
Key Features of Fastify:
- Performance: Optimized for speed with low overhead.
- Schema Validation: Ensures robust data handling using JSON schemas.
- Extensibility: Easy integration of plugins to extend functionality.
- Developer Experience: Built-in tools for logging and debugging.
To learn more, visit the official Fastify documentation.
This guide walks you through the steps to deploy a Fastify application using CloudStation.
Prerequisites
- A CloudStation account. Sign up here if you don’t have one.
- A Fastify project hosted on a Git repository (e.g., GitHub).
Steps to Deploy
1. Log in to CloudStation
- Open CloudStation in your browser.
- Enter your credentials and log in.
2. Create or Select a Project
- After logging in, you will land on the dashboard.
- You can:
- Create a new project by clicking the Create Project button and providing the necessary details.
- Select an existing project by clicking on the desired project from the list.
3. Add a New Resource
- Inside your project, click the Add New button.
- Four options will appear:
- Git repository
- Database
- Template
- Docker image
- Select Git repository.
4. Link Your GitHub Account (if not already linked)
- If your GitHub account is not linked, How to Connect Your GitHub Account in CloudStation.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to grant the necessary permissions.
- Once linked, your repositories will become accessible within CloudStation.
5. Select Your Fastify Project
- Browse through your GitHub repositories and select your Fastify project.
- Once selected, the Settings page will open.
6. Configure Deployment Settings (Optional)
- On the Settings page, you can:
- Add environment variables required by your application.
- Specify a custom port if your project needs to run on a particular port. The default port will be used if no changes are made. Read more about configure your git repo
7. Deploy Your Application
- Click the Deploy button.
- CloudStation will start deploying your Fastify application.
- You can monitor the deployment process in real-time.
Post-Deployment
- Once deployed, you will receive a success notification.
- Access your Fastify application using the URL provided by CloudStation.
- Use the CloudStation dashboard to monitor logs, scale your application, or update settings as needed.
Troubleshooting
- Environment Variable Issues: Ensure all required variables are set correctly.
- Port Conflicts: Confirm that the selected port is not in use.
- Deployment Errors: Check the logs available in the CloudStation dashboard to identify issues.
For further assistance, refer to the CloudStation Help Center or contact support.
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