Chris Loetz

Having trouble deploying your React application? Learn how to quickly deploy your React app on Google Cloud Run for Google Sites without managing servers! This comprehensive guide walks you through containerizing and deploying both frontend and backend components.

This BLOG includes a downloadable file for fast setup.

How to Deploy a React Application on
Google Cloud Run for Google Sites

(Quick and Easy Method) :

Download Your Dockerfile Script

Download the Dockerfile Script (.txt)

Once downloaded, just....

What You’ll Need?

A React application (frontend)
A backend application (Python or other language)
Google Cloud account
Docker installed on your computer
Basic command line knowledge

Quick Overview

Google Cloud Run lets you deploy containerized applications without managing servers. This guide shows you how to:

Package your application with Docker
Store images in Google Artifact Registry
Deploy services on Cloud Run
Connect frontend and backend components

Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Frontend

First, create a Dockerfile for your React application - Download the Script File or Use Script Below:

# Use Node.js base image

FROM node:14-slim

# Set up working directory

WORKDIR /usr/src/app

# Copy application files

COPY . .

# Install dependencies and build

RUN npm install

RUN npm run build

# Expose port and start server

ENV PORT 4200

CMD ["npm", "start"]

Step 2: Prepare Your Backend

Create a similar Dockerfile for your backend:

# Use Python base image

FROM python:3.8-slim

# Set up working directory

WORKDIR /app

# Copy application files

COPY . .

# Install dependencies

RUN pip install -r requirements.txt

# Expose port and start server

EXPOSE 5000

CMD ["python", "app.py"]

Is It Really Secure?

While Cloud Run provides excellent security features through Google Cloud's infrastructure, remember to:

Properly configure authentication
Secure API endpoints
Follow security best practices for your application

Final Thoughts

Deploying on Cloud Run offers a modern, scalable solution for web applications. The serverless approach means you can focus on coding rather than infrastructure management.

Source: No servers, no problem: A guide to deploying your React application on Cloud Run

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