Deploy Monorepo To VPS

Context

Deploying a monorepo to a VPS is mostly a discipline problem: clear package boundaries, predictable builds, healthy environment variables, and a rollback path.

Deployment Shape

I prefer Docker images for app isolation, Nginx for routing, and CI checks that fail before broken artifacts reach the server. The goal is not fancy infrastructure, but repeatable releases.

Monorepo Notes

For a monorepo, I separate app packages, shared packages, environment variables, and build commands clearly. The server should only receive the artifacts it needs, and each service should have a predictable start command, health check, and log location.

VPS Checklist

• Build Docker images for the frontend and API services.
• Use Nginx as a reverse proxy for domains, HTTPS, and routing.
• Keep environment variables outside the repository.
• Run database migrations before switching traffic.
• Keep logs reachable for quick debugging after deployment.

Takeaway

A small VPS can be production-worthy when builds are reproducible, logs are reachable, and deployment steps are boring.