Deploying with Git

Git is a powerful tool for version control and deployment. Here's a guide to help you deploy your projects using Git:

🛠️ Basic Steps

1. Initialize a Git Repository
   Start by initializing a new Git repository in your project directory:

   git init
   

2. Configure Remote Repository
   Link your local repo to a remote one (e.g., GitHub, GitLab):

   git remote add origin <remote_url>
   

3. Push Code to Remote
   Commit and push your code to the remote repository:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Initial deployment"
   git push -u origin main
   

4. Automate Deployment
   Use tools like GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD to automate deployment workflows.
   Learn more about GitHub Actions

🌐 Deployment Workflow

• Local Development
  Make changes locally and commit them with descriptive messages.

• Push to Remote
  Push your commits to the remote branch, triggering automated deployment pipelines.

• Server Sync
  Your server pulls the latest code from the remote repo, ensuring consistency.

📦 Example: Deploying a Static Site

1. Create a deploy script:

   #!/bin/bash
   git pull origin main
   npm run build
   rsync -av build/ user@server:/var/www/html
   

2. Run the script periodically or via a cron job.

📌 Tips

• Use git status to track changes before deployment.
• Always test your deployment pipeline in a staging environment first.
• Check our deployment best practices guide for advanced strategies.