Next.js from Development to Deployment - Strapi Backend Deploy - Heroku

This video tutorial guides viewers through deploying a Strapi CMS to Heroku, a cloud hosting provider. It covers setting up the Heroku CLI, configuring git, creating a Heroku project, and setting up a Postgres database. The tutorial also explains how to manage environment variables and finalize the deployment process, including setting up Cloudinary for image uploads. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding the production environment and re-adding data like users and events.

What is the primary purpose of using Heroku for deploying the Strapi CMS?

• To host static websites

• To develop mobile applications

• To use a platform as a service for easy deployment

• To manually configure web servers

Which command is used to install the Heroku CLI on a Mac?

• brew install heroku

• choco install heroku

• apt-get install heroku

• snap install heroku

What is the first step in setting up a new Heroku project?

• Configuring environment variables

• Installing PostgreSQL

• Creating a new Git repository

• Running 'Heroku create'

Why is it important to add 'package-lock.json' to '.gitignore' when deploying to Heroku?

• It contains sensitive information

• It can cause deployment issues

• It is not needed for production

• It increases deployment time

Which Heroku add-on is used to set up a PostgreSQL database?

• Heroku Scheduler

• Heroku Postgres

• Heroku Connect

• Heroku Redis

What is the purpose of the 'ENV' folder in the Strapi backend?

• To manage environment-specific configurations

• To save logs

• To store static files

• To hold user data

Which command is used to push changes to Heroku?

• git push heroku master

• git push origin main

• git push heroku head main

• git push heroku main

What must be done after adding environment variables in Heroku for them to take effect?

• Restart the server

• Re-deploy the application

• Clear the cache

• Rebuild the database

Why is the content types builder plugin disabled in production?

• To improve performance

• To prevent unauthorized changes

• To reduce server load

• To save storage space

What needs to be configured in the admin area after deploying to Heroku?

• Server settings

• Database connections

• User permissions

• API endpoints