Gatsby is a powerful, open-source static site generator built on React. It’s widely used for creating fast, modern websites and web applications. Gatsby offers optimized performance, strong SEO capabilities, and seamless developer experience.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through installing the Gatsby CLI and deploying a Gatsby project on an Ubuntu-based system.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure the following are in place:
- A server running Ubuntu
- A user account with sudo privileges
- Node.js installed on your system
Step 1: Install Gatsby CLI
Start by updating your system packages:
sudo apt updateNext, install Gatsby CLI globally using npm:
npm install -g gatsby-cliTo verify the installation was successful, run:
gatsby --version
Step 2: Create a New Gatsby Project
Create a new Gatsby site by running:
gatsby new my-gatsby-siteNavigate into the project directory:
cd my-gatsby-site
Step 3: Start the Gatsby Development Server
To launch the development environment, execute:
gatsby developYour development server should now be live at:
http://localhost:8000
Step 4: Build the Gatsby Project for Production
To create a production-ready build of your site, run:
gatsby buildThis generates an optimized version of your project for deployment.
Step 5: Serve the Gatsby Production Build
To preview your site as it would appear in production, run:
gatsby serve
The production server will be available at:
http://localhost:9000
Conclusion
You’ve now successfully installed the Gatsby CLI on Ubuntu, created a new project, run a development server, built the project for production, and served it locally. Gatsby provides an efficient, scalable way to build high-performance websites and applications that are ready for search engine indexing and fast user experiences.
