How to Deploy an App Using GitHub: The Complete Guide

In this video:
#webdevelopment #website #backend Confused about how to get your code from your computer to the internet? Today, we cover the full workflow of deploying an app using GitHub. Whether you have a simple HTML site or a complex backend application, this guide walks you through every step.
Remember the golden rule: “GitHub is your code’s home. The server is where it lives” .
What you’ll learn:
• The difference between GitHub and a hosting server.
• How to initialize Git and push your code to a repository.
• How to deploy static sites for free using GitHub Pages.
• How to deploy PHP/Backend apps to a cPanel or VPS.
• Tips for deploying React and Node.js application
TIMESTAMPS
• 0:00 - Introduction: GitHub vs. Server
• 1:30 - Prerequisites: What you need before starting
• 2:45 - Step 1: Create a GitHub Repository
• 3:50 - Step 2: Push Your Code (Git Commands)
• 6:10 - Method A: Deploying to GitHub Pages (Static Sites)
• 8:30 - Method B: Deploying to a Server/VPS (PHP & Backend)
• 10:45 - Method C: React, Node.js & Auto-Deployment
• 12:20 - Common Errors & Troubleshooting
• 13:50 - Best Practices & Security
• 15:00 - Practical Assignment
Pushing to GitHub:
git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"
git branch -M main
git remote add origin https://github.com/username/repository-name.git
git push -u origin main
[Source: 2, 3]
Deploying to Server (VPS/cPanel):
git clone https://github.com/username/repository-name.git
git pull origin main
[Source: 5]
Node.js Process Manager:
pm2 start app.js

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