For Websites with Backend (For Advanced Learners)

Creating a Web Service (For webapps with a NodeJS Backend)

This section is for users who do intend to have a Node JS backend for their webapp. It will allow you to create a static site. This is the default mode for TechUp participants.

Deploying my Web App with a NodeJS Backend

1. Open Render Dashboard (https://dashboard.render.com) and click on New Web Service.

Click on New Web Service

2. Select Build and deploy from a Git repository then click Next

Click next once you have selected the Git repository option

3. Connect to your GitHub Repository

Select the repository for your NodeJS application and click connect

4. Enter the Build and Start Command for your application (the screenshot assumes your routing filename is server.js)

Enter the build command of "npm install" and start command of "node server.js" or "node app.js" if your filename is app.js

5. Change the Instance Type to Free then click Create Web Service

Select the Free tier then click on Create Web Service

Note that, at this step, you may be asked to enter your credit card details to verify your identity; without which, you cannot proceed.

We would recommend that you proceed to do so. For the programme, you should not be incurring any expenses from the use of Render, as we will be using the free plan by default. That said, should you be using a paid plan for improved functionality, you should also be able to claim for reimbursement, as each participant has been allocated a $100 budget for tooling purposes.

6. Your application is now successfully deployed!

Success!