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Deploy React on Ubuntu VM with AWS and Nginx

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A new guide details how to deploy a production React application on an AWS EC2 instance running Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. The process involves launching a t3.micro server, connecting via SSH, and installing essential software like Node.js and Nginx to serve the application.

The workflow requires cloning a React repository, modifying the code, and running a production build. This generates optimized static files, which are then copied to Nginx's document root. The guide includes specific steps to configure Nginx for a single-page application, ensuring client-side routing works correctly.

This end-to-end tutorial provides a practical blueprint for developers moving from local development to a live, self-hosted environment. It highlights the cost-effective use of AWS's free tier while demonstrating core server administration and deployment skills essential for full-stack development. The final step tests the deployment via the instance's public IP.