Building and deploying a React application to Akash, a decentralized cloud computing marketplace, involves several steps. I’ll guide you through the process of creating a React app, packaging it for deployment, and deploying it using both the Akash CLI and the Akash Console. This guide will include a sample SDL (Service Definition Language) file that you can use for your deployment.
Prerequisites
Before you start, ensure you have the following:
- Node.js and npm installed to build your React app.
- Akash CLI installed. You can find installation instructions on the Akash documentation.
- Akash Wallet with sufficient funds to deploy your application.
- A basic understanding of Docker, as Akash deploys applications using Docker containers.
Step 1: Create a React Application
If you haven’t already created a React application, you can do so with the following commands:
This will create a production build of your React app in the build
directory.
Step 2: Dockerize Your React Application
To deploy your React app on Akash, you need to containerize it using Docker.
1. Create a Dockerfile in the root of your React project:
2. Build the Docker image:
3. Test the Docker image locally:
Open your browser and go to http://localhost:8080
to see your React app running.
Step 3: Prepare the SDL File for Deployment
To deploy your React app on Akash, you need to define an SDL file that describes your deployment. Here’s a sample SDL file (deploy.yaml
):
Step 4: Deploying Using Akash CLI
1. Authenticate with your Akash wallet:
2. Create and Fund a Deployment:
3. Check Lease Status:
4. Get the Service URI:
5. Access Your Deployed App: The service URI will be displayed. You can access your React app using this URI.
Step 5: Deploying Using Akash Console
- Visit the Akash Console: Go to the Akash Console.
- Log in: Use your Akash wallet to log in.
- Create a New Deployment:
- Upload your
deploy.yaml
file. - Follow the prompts to deploy your React app.
- Upload your
- Manage Your Deployment: The console will show you all active deployments, and you can easily manage them.
- Access Your App: The console will provide a link to your deployed application.
Conclusion
You’ve now successfully built and deployed a React application on Akash. This decentralized approach to hosting your application provides resilience, lower costs, and freedom from centralized cloud providers.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to the community if you need further assistance.