Deploy Custom Domain React App on Firebase with Auto-Deploys with Github Actions (CD/CI)

In this comprehensive tutorial, we delve into the world of seamless deployment for your custom domain React application. Say goodbye to manual updates and hello to the power of Continuous Deployment and Continuous Integration (CD/CI) using the dynamic duo of Firebase and GitHub.

Follow along as we demystify the intricate process of configuring your GitHub repository to trigger automatic deployments with each commit you make. This means your project stays in perfect sync with your codebase without any intervention, making collaboration smoother than ever.

Firebase takes the spotlight as we guide you through the steps of linking your React app to a custom domain, providing your users with a seamless and professional experience. From initial setup to final deployment, you'll gain invaluable insights into managing DNS records, SSL certificates, and Firebase hosting configurations.

Key Highlights:

Setting up GitHub Actions: Learn how to create and configure CI/CD workflows that enable your React app to automatically deploy to Firebase with every GitHub commit. This saves time, reduces errors, and enhances collaboration.
Custom Domain Magic: Demystify the process of connecting your React app to a custom domain. We walk you through domain registration, DNS record setup, and SSL certificate integration, ensuring a secure and personalized user experience.
Firebase Hosting Mastery: Dive deep into Firebase hosting intricacies. Understand hosting configurations, rollback strategies, and how to manage different environments effortlessly.
By the end of this tutorial, you'll not only have a rock-solid understanding of CD/CI concepts but also the skills to implement them effectively using Firebase and GitHub. Elevate your development workflow and project professionalism with automated deployments and a custom domain presence. Watch now and embark on a journey to deployment mastery!

0:00 Create Github Repository
0:56 Initialize React App
1:34 Deploy React App Locally to Verify
1:50 Initialize Google Firebase Project
2:52 Install Firebase CLI Tools
4:21 Initialize Firebase Config in Project
9:05 Deploy #1 - Deploy Manually to Firebase from CLI
10:30 Deploy #2 - Modify Project and Re-Deploy Manually to Firebase from CLI
12:05 Deploy #3 - Automatic with '$ git push'
13:45 Deploy #4 - Modify Project and Automatic Re-Deploy with '$ git push'
15:10 Recommendation for Firebase vs Other Hosting (Vercel, Netlify)
16:00 Add a Custom Domain