How do I build and deploy a Bun app via Netlify?

Step 1: Prepare the Bun Application

First, ensure your Bun application runs locally. Bun is a new JavaScript runtime and package manager that supports running TypeScript, JSX, and more directly. Use the following command to create a simple Bun application:

bash
bun create app my-bun-app
cd my-bun-app
bun start

This creates and starts a simple Bun application. Ensure the application runs without issues before preparing for deployment.

Step 2: Create a GitHub Repository

To deploy using Netlify, host your code on GitHub. Create a new repository and push your Bun application code to it. For example:

bash
git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"
git remote add origin <your repository URL>
git push -u origin master

Step 3: Set Up a New Project on Netlify

Next, log in to your Netlify account and click the 'New site from Git' button to create a new deployment project. Select GitHub as the source for your code.

Step 4: Configure Build Settings

In Netlify's settings, specify how to build and deploy your Bun application. Since Bun is a relatively new technology, Netlify may not have native support yet. However, achieve deployment by customizing the build command and publish directory:

• Build command: Enter the Bun command used to build your application, such as bun build.
• Publish directory: Specify the directory where Bun-generated files are located, typically dist or build.

Step 5: Deploy Your Application

After completing the configuration, Netlify will automatically pull your code from the GitHub repository and build/deploy it based on the provided build command and publish directory. Monitor the build process in Netlify's Dashboard.

Step 6: Test and Verify

Once deployed, Netlify provides a URL to access your Bun application. Ensure all features function correctly.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can successfully build and deploy a Bun application using Netlify. Although Bun is relatively new, Netlify's flexibility allows you to easily deploy your Bun application to production.