Getting them live.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH FIRST
What output the framework produces What your hosting can serve
WHAT THE OPTIONS PRODUCE
Static files, servable anywhere A server application, requiring a runtime Platform-specific output, requiring a particular host
WHAT SHARED HOSTING CAN SERVE
Static files, straightforwardly.
WHAT IT FREQUENTLY CANNOT
A persistent server application, unless the plan supports it.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT THAT
Export statically, where the application allows Use a platform designed for the framework Use a virtual server you administer
WHAT TO CONFIGURE REGARDLESS
Environment values, outside the code Caching headers Compression
WHAT TO CHECK AFTER DEPLOYING
That routes work when entered directly, not only through navigation.
WHY
Static hosting requires configuration to serve the correct file for a client-routed path.
WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE WHEN WRONG
The homepage working and every other address returning not found.
WHAT ELSE TO VERIFY
Assets loading with current versions Environment values present The initial response containing expected content
