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- Subsequently, proceed to install Node.js, as it serves as the runtime for your application. You can check the installation by running commands within the Node environment.
- Preparing Your Application Code:
- Transfer your application files from your local machine to the EC2 instance. Using
rsync
allows you to efficiently sync your files, minimizing transfer size by only sending updated files.
- Building Your Application:
- If you’ve written your application in TypeScript, compile it into JavaScript on the server using npm commands.
Setting Up PostgreSQL Database
With your application code in place, the next step is to set up your PostgreSQL database:
- Install PostgreSQL:
- Run the necessary commands to install the PostgreSQL database on your EC2 instance.