Prerequisites

Ensure that all necessary dependencies are installed on the production environment. This includes:

• A web server (e.g., Apache, Nginx)
• Node.js and npm for managing JavaScript packages
• Git for version control

Step-by-Step Deployment Process

1. Clone the Repository

Start by cloning the repository using Git. Navigate to the directory where you want to deploy the project and run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/your-org/helixml.git

2. Install Dependencies

Once cloned, navigate into the project directory and install the required dependencies:

cd helixml/docs

npm install

3. Build the Project

After installing the dependencies, build the project to prepare it for production. This typically involves compiling all assets into a distributable format:

npm run build

Ensure that your package.json has a configured build script. For example:

"scripts": {
  "build": "webpack --mode production"
}

4. Configure the Web Server

Depending on the web server in use, the configuration will differ. Below is an example of a simple Nginx configuration for serving static files:

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name yourdomain.com;

    location / {
        root /path/to/helixml/docs/dist; # Path to the build output
        index index.html;
        try_files $uri $uri/ /index.html; # For single-page apps
    }

    location ~* \.(js|css|png|jpg|jpeg|gif|svg|ico)$ {
        expires 30d;
        add_header Cache-Control "public, max-age=2592000";
    }
}

5. Deploy the Build Files

Copy the built files to your web server directory. This can be done using a variety of methods, such as rsync, scp, or by directly copying in the command line:

rsync -avz ./dist/ user@yourserver:/path/to/production/

6. Start or Restart the Web Server

Once the files are in place, start or restart your web server to reflect the changes:

For Nginx:

sudo systemctl restart nginx

For Apache:

sudo systemctl restart apache2

7. Verify the Deployment

Check the deployment by navigating to your application’s URL in a web browser:

http://yourdomain.com

Ensure that all components are functioning correctly, including routing, styles, and JavaScripts.

8. Monitor and Maintain

After deployment, implement monitoring for performance metrics, error logging, and accessibility. Consider using services such as:

• Google Analytics for traffic insights
• Sentry for error tracking

In parallel, keep dependencies updated and deploy regularly to incorporate enhancements or security patches.

Conclusion

Follow the outlined steps carefully to ensure a successful deployment of helixml/docs in a production environment. Maintaining clear project structure and proper server configurations will aid in continuous integration and deployment tasks.

Source: helixml/docs