Mastering MEAN Web Development Expert Full Stack JavaScript (Video 34)

This video tutorial covers the essentials of setting up a MongoDB and Node.js server, focusing on redundancy and scalability. It guides viewers through deploying a Node.js application on Heroku, including setting up an account, configuring environment variables, and using the Heroku Tool Belt for deployment and management. The video emphasizes the importance of scalability and provides a step-by-step process for deploying and managing applications on Heroku. It concludes with a brief introduction to the next video, which will focus on building and deploying a static frontend using AngularJS.

What are the various needs to consider when deploying a Node JS server?

Explain the importance of environment variables in a Node JS application.

What are the benefits of using Heroku for deploying Node JS applications?

Describe the steps to set up an SSH key for Heroku.

What is the purpose of a Procfile in a Heroku deployment?

What should you do if you need to roll back to a previous version of your app on Heroku?

How can you scale a Node JS application on Heroku?