Vercel
Frontend/Next.js deployment Develop. Preview. Ship. The platform for frontend developers, providing the speed and reliability innovators need to create at the moment of inspiration.Key Features
- Next.js optimization
- Serverless functions
- Global edge network
Deploy
Import repository
Import a Git repo; Vercel detects Next.js, React, etc. and sets build config automatically.
Serverless & env
Serverless functions
Serverless functions
API routes in
pages/api/ or app/api/ become serverless functions with zero config.Environment variables
Environment variables
Add env vars in Project Settings; use
VERCEL_ENV for preview vs production.Hackathon tips
- Next.js is first-class—edge, ISR, and streaming work out of the box.
- Preview URLs are ideal for sharing with teammates and judges before merge.
Resources
Vercel deployment
Official deployment documentation
Watch: Vercel deployment walkthrough
Deployment walkthrough video
Visit Vercel
Official website