Host Dost

Introduction

This project aims to replicate the core functionalities of Vercel, a popular platform for deploying and hosting frontend applications. With this clone, you can deploy and manage your applications with ease, leveraging the power of modern web technologies.

Architecture

The project has been divide into three microservices - upload, deployment, request handling(er). All three services co-ordinate with each other.

Upload Service Architecture

Deployment Service Architecture

Request Handler

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, Cloudflare

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14.x or later)
• MongoDB (local or cloud instance)
• Docker (optional, for containerization)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/saurabhdhingra/hostDost.git
   cd hostDost

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following variables:

   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret_key
   

4. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

5. Open your browser and navigate to:

   http://localhost:3000
   

Usage

Deploying Applications

1. Login or Sign Up: Create an account or login with your existing credentials.

2. Create a New Project: Click on "New Project" and follow the instructions to connect your GitHub repository or upload your project files.

3. Configure Build Settings: Set the build and output settings for your project.

4. Deploy: Click "Deploy" to deploy your application. You can monitor the deployment status and logs in real-time.

Managing Custom Domains

1. Add a Domain: Navigate to the "Domains" section and click "Add Domain".

2. Configure DNS: Follow the instructions to configure your DNS settings.

3. Verify and Use: Once verified, you can use your custom domain for your deployments.

Creating Serverless Functions

1. Create a New Function: Navigate to the "Functions" section and click "New Function".

2. Write Your Code: Write your serverless function logic in the provided editor.

3. Deploy: Click "Deploy" to deploy your serverless function. You can monitor the function logs in real-time.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve this project! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository: Click the "Fork" button on the top right corner of this repository page.

2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b your-feature-branch

3. Make your changes and commit them:

   git commit -m 'Add some feature'

4. Push to the branch:

   git push origin your-feature-branch

5. Create a Pull Request: Open a pull request on the original repository and describe your changes.

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the amazing work of Vercel.
• Thanks to the open-source community for their valuable contributions.