How Can I Deploy My Django Next.js App on Vercel and Hostinger?

Step-by-Step Guide to Deploying Next.js on Vercel

1. Create a Vercel Account
   • Sign up at Vercel and link your GitHub repository.
2. Push Your Next.js Project to GitHub
   • Ensure your project is in a GitHub repository.
3. Deploy to Vercel
   • Click “New Project” in Vercel and import your repository.
   • Configure environment variables if needed.
   • Click “Deploy,” and your Next.js frontend will go live.

How to Deploy Django on Hostinger

1. Purchase a Hosting Plan
   • Choose a plan that supports Python and Django.
2. Set Up a Virtual Environment
   • Use SSH to connect to your server and create a virtual environment:

python3 -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate

1. Upload Your Django Project
   • Use FTP or Git to transfer your Django files.
2. Install Dependencies
   • Run pip install -r requirements.txt.
3. Configure Gunicorn and Nginx
   • Set up Gunicorn to serve your Django app:

gunicorn --bind 0.0.0.0:8000 myproject.wsgi

• Configure Nginx as a reverse proxy.

1. Set Up a Database
   • Use PostgreSQL or MySQL and update settings.py accordingly.

Connecting the Frontend and Backend in a Deployed Environment

• Ensure the Next.js frontend makes API calls to Django’s deployed domain.
• Configure CORS in Django to allow requests from Vercel.
• Use environment variables to store backend URLs securely.

Troubleshooting Common Deployment Issues

1. CORS Errors:
   • Update Django’s CORS_ALLOWED_ORIGINS.
2. Static Files Not Loading:
   • Run python manage.py collectstatic and configure Nginx to serve static files.
3. Database Connection Issues:
   • Ensure proper credentials and host settings in settings.py.
4. Build Failures on Vercel:
   • Ensure all dependencies are correctly listed in package.json.

Conclusion

Deploying a Django and Next.js application on Vercel and Hostinger ensures a scalable, secure, and performant setup. Vercel simplifies frontend deployment, while Hostinger provides a cost-effective Django hosting solution. By following best practices and troubleshooting common issues, developers can successfully deploy and manage their full-stack applications.