Can I deploy a full-stack React application with a custom backend on Homestead?

Hello everyone,

I am looking for some clarification on Homestead's technical capabilities regarding full-stack web applications and custom code deployment.

I have built a web application that consists of a React frontend and a custom backend. I would like to know if it is possible to host this entire system, or any part of it, within my Homestead account.

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According to Google:

You are using the Homestead Website Builder (Cloud Hosting Service)

If you are using the consumer-facing drag-and-drop website builder tool, you cannot upload a custom index.html file to overwrite the main page, but you can embed your compiled React application using an HTML Element snippet. [1]

Because cloud website builders host the page infrastructure for you, you must inject the React build into their existing framework:

Configure paths: In your React project's package.json, add "homepage": "." before compiling. This ensures the application looks for its JavaScript and CSS files using relative paths instead of absolute roots. [1]
Build your app: Run your compiler (e.g., npm run build or npm run generate) to generate your production dist or build folder. [1]
Host the assets: Upload your compiled .js and .css bundle files to an external file host, a public repository, or the Homestead file manager if your tier allows direct file storage.

[1, 2]

Embed the code: In the left panel of the Homestead Website Builder, go to Elements > HTML. Drag an HTML container onto your page and paste the hook code: [1, 2]

html

<!-- The root target container for your React App -->
<div id="root"></div> 

<!-- Link your hosted production styles and scripts -->
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://your-asset-host.com">
<script ></script>

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