Deploy a Next.js Application with Docker and Nginx

Docker makes it easier to package an application and its dependencies into a reproducible deployment environment.

Next.js production architecture

A common production setup places the Next.js application inside a Docker container and uses Nginx as the reverse proxy.

Internet
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Nginx
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Next.js Container
   ↓
Application

Why use Nginx?

Nginx can handle TLS termination, domain routing, redirects, compression and reverse proxying while your application focuses on serving the website.

Conclusion

Docker and Nginx provide a reliable foundation for deploying Next.js applications on VPS infrastructure.