Question 1

How do I deploy Nuxt 3 to a VPS?

Accepted Answer

Deploy Nuxt 3 by building with "npm run build" which creates a .output directory with the Nitro server. Use PM2 to run the production server with "pm2 start .output/server/index.mjs --name nuxt". Configure Nginx as a reverse proxy to port 3000. Server Compass handles this automatically.

Question 2

What's the difference between SSR and static Nuxt deployment?

Accepted Answer

SSR (Server-Side Rendering) requires a Node.js server running continuously and generates pages on each request. Static deployment (SSG) pre-renders all pages at build time and can be served from any web server or CDN. Use SSR for dynamic content and SSG for content that doesn't change frequently.

Question 3

Can I self-host Nuxt instead of using Vercel or Netlify?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Self-hosting Nuxt on your own VPS gives you full control and significant cost savings. You avoid platform lock-in and usage-based pricing. The Nitro server engine makes Nuxt highly portable and easy to deploy on any Linux server.

Question 4

What resources does Nuxt need on a VPS?

Accepted Answer

Nuxt 3 with Nitro is lightweight and efficient. A 1GB RAM VPS can handle small to medium apps comfortably. For larger apps with heavy traffic, 2-4GB RAM is recommended. You'll need Node.js 18+, PM2 for process management, and Nginx for SSL and reverse proxy.

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