Solace

A simple & easy-to-use cloud platform for deploying and hosting websites with API integration, build automation, and reverse proxy setup.

Project Structure

This project contains the following services and folders:

• api-server: HTTP API Server for REST APIs
• build-server: Docker Image code which clones, builds, and pushes the build to S3
• s3-reverse-proxy: Reverse Proxy for subdomains and domains to S3 bucket static assets

Local Setup

1. Run npm install in all three services: api-server, build-server, and s3-reverse-proxy.
2. Docker build the build-server and push the image to AWS ECR.
3. Setup the api-server by providing all the required configurations such as TASK ARN and CLUSTER ARN.
4. Run node index.js in api-server and s3-reverse-proxy.

Running Services

The following services should be up and running:

S.No	Service	PORT
1	api-server	:9000
2	socket.io-server	:9002
3	s3-reverse-proxy	:8000

Architecture

Basic Frontend

The frontend of the project is built using Next.js

To get started with the frontend:

1. Run the development server:

   npm run dev
   # or
   yarn dev
   # or
   pnpm dev
   # or
   bun dev

2. Open http://localhost:3000 with your browser to see the result.
3. You can start editing the page by modifying app/page.tsx. The page auto-updates as you edit the file.

Why I Built This Project

The project was built to replicate the functionality of Vercel, providing an easy-to-use user interface for deploying and managing web applications. The focus was on creating an intuitive and user-friendly experience that simplifies the complexities of deployment and hosting, making it accessible for developers of all skill levels.

Conclusion

The Solace project showcases a robust and scalable architecture, integrating multiple services to deliver a seamless deployment experience. By leveraging technologies like Next.js, Docker, and AWS, the project demonstrates best practices in modern web development and deployment. The easy-to-use UI and the comprehensive setup guide make it a valuable resource for developers looking to understand and implement similar solutions.