Self-Hosting Node.js API: Caddy, Docker Compose, VPS
📰 Dev.to · Iurii Rogulia
Learn to self-host a Node.js API on a low-cost VPS using Caddy, Docker Compose, and GitHub Actions for a robust production setup
Action Steps
- Set up a VPS with a €6/month plan
- Install Docker and Docker Compose on the VPS
- Configure Caddy as a reverse proxy for the Node.js API
- Create a zero-downtime deploy script using Docker Compose
- Integrate GitHub Actions for continuous integration and deployment
Who Needs to Know This
Developers and DevOps engineers benefit from this setup as it provides a scalable and reliable way to deploy Node.js APIs, while also reducing costs
Key Insight
💡 Using a reverse proxy like Caddy with Docker Compose and GitHub Actions enables a scalable and reliable self-hosted Node.js API setup
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🚀 Self-host your Node.js API on a €6/month VPS with Caddy, Docker Compose, and GitHub Actions! 💸
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