Computer Science
Grade 9
20 min
Deployment Basics
Deployment Basics
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Define 'deployment' and explain why it's a crucial step in web development.
Identify the key components required for deployment, including a server, hosting, and a domain name.
Describe the general sequence of steps in a basic deployment pipeline.
Differentiate between deploying a static website and a full stack application.
Explain the client-server model in the context of a deployed application.
Recognize common deployment pitfalls, such as incorrect file paths or missing files.
You've built an amazing website on your computer, but how do you share it with the world so your friends can see it? 🚀 Let's find out!
This lesson introduces 'deployment'—the process of taking the code you wrote on your computer and putting i...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
ServerA powerful computer that is always on and connected to the internet. Its job is to store your website's files and 'serve' them to users who request them.When you type 'netflix.com' into your browser, you are sending a request to Netflix's servers, which then send back the video data for you to watch.
ClientThe user's computer or device, specifically the web browser (like Chrome or Firefox), that requests information from a server.Your phone's web browser is the client when you look up a recipe online. It requests the webpage from the recipe website's server.
DeploymentThe process of taking your finished code from your personal computer and moving it onto a server, configuring it, and making it accessible to the publi...
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Core Syntax & Patterns
The Client-Server Model
Client sends a Request -> Server processes the Request -> Server sends a Response.
This is the fundamental pattern of the web. Your browser (client) asks for a webpage (request), and the server (hosting your site) finds the files and sends them back (response) so the browser can display them.
The Basic Deployment Pipeline
1. Code Locally -> 2. Push to Repository (e.g., GitHub) -> 3. Build Code -> 4. Deploy to Server.
This is a simplified, standard sequence for getting your code from your machine to the web. You write it, save a version of it online, run a preparation step, and then push the final version to the live server.
Static vs. Dynamic Deployment
Static sites are just files (HTML, CSS, JS). Dynamic sites involve a backend (...
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Challenging
You have deployed a full stack to-do list app. The web page loads correctly, but when you type a new task and click 'Add', the task doesn't save and you see a 'Network Error' in the browser's console. What is the most likely area of failure in your deployment?
A.The HTML file has a typo in the page title.
B.The CSS file for the 'Add' button was not found.
C.The front-end is unable to communicate with the back-end; the server-side application might not be running or is configured on the wrong port.
D.The domain name is pointing to the wrong IP address.
Challenging
A developer skips using a repository like GitHub and instead directly uploads files from their computer to the server every time they make a change. What is the biggest strategic risk of this workflow?
A.It is impossible to have a working website without using GitHub.
B.This method is always much slower than deploying from a repository.
C.There is no version control, making it extremely difficult to revert to a previous, working version if a new deployment introduces a major bug.
D.This method uses significantly more server bandwidth.
Challenging
Your HTML code contains `<img src='C:/Users/Student/MyProject/assets/logo.png'>`, which works on your computer. To fix this for deployment according to best practices, what should the `src` attribute be changed to, assuming the `assets` folder is in the same directory as your HTML file?
A.<img src='assets/logo.png'>
B.<img src='http://localhost/assets/logo.png'>
C.<img src='logo.png'>
D.The path does not need to be changed as servers adapt automatically.
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