For developers, especially those familiar with Next.js, the seamless integration with Vercel offers a compelling solution. In this blog post, we’ll explore why Vercel stands out as the fastest and most convenient platform for deploying Next.js applications.

Getting Started with Vercel

To embark on this journey, head over to vercel.com and create an account. Once signed in, you’ll find yourself on the dashboard, ready to kickstart a new project.

Connecting Vercel to GitHub

By connecting your GitHub account, you gain access to your repositories directly from the Vercel dashboard.

Importing Your Repository

For this walkthrough, we’ll be importing the Optimizely-saas-poc repository. However, it’s essential to choose the repository that aligns with your project requirements. Select your repository, provide a meaningful project name, and create necessary environment variables. In this case, create the DXP_URL environment variable.

Deployment Magic

With your configurations in place, click on the Deploy button. Vercel takes care of the rest, automating the deployment process. Every push to the connected GitHub repository triggers Vercel to download the latest code and execute npm run build for seamless integration.

Monitoring the Deployment

Upon successful deployment, Vercel provides a public domain name for your application. This domain is where users can access your Next.js application, and any subsequent changes pushed to GitHub will trigger automatic updates.