Mastering the source code, which is the real starting point for building a website, is meant to show that you have complete autonomy and the ability to deeply customize it. This is different from using a ready-made website building platform. In this process, you have to personally handle a series of technical links such as server configuration, database connection, and code deployment. Although there are certain thresholds in this process, it is an unavoidable way for individuals and small teams who hope to fully control the details of the website, achieve specific functions, or carry out secondary development.
How to choose the right server with source code
First of all, you have to choose the appropriate server based on the source code technology stack, such as PHP, Python, Java, etc., as well as the estimated number of visits. If it is a personal blog or a small display website, a cost-effective virtual host can satisfy it; if it involves database interaction or requires higher performance, then it is recommended to choose a cloud server, that is, a VPS. For example, if there is a website built using PHP+MySQL, it is a common practice to choose a Linux system server with the corresponding environment installed. After purchasing the server, you will get the IP address, username and password, which are the basis for subsequent operations.
How to upload and deploy source code to the server
Usually, FTP tools or the file manager of the server management panel are used to upload the source code. A more professional and efficient way is to use SSH commands. After connecting to the server through the terminal, the source code package can be decompressed in the specified directory and the root directory of the website can be configured. The core step of deployment is to import the database if it exists and modify the configuration file. There is often an SQL file covering the initial structure and data of the database in the source code package, which needs to be imported into the server's database management system. At the same time, you need to find and edit the configuration file connecting to the database in the source code, and replace the server address, database name, user name, password and other information with the actual information of your own server.
How to perform basic configuration and testing after the website is built
The first step is that the source code is deployed successfully and the website can be accessed normally. The subsequent basic configuration is very critical. This covers setting up the domain name resolution of the website, pointing the domain name to your server IP, entering the website backend (if provided by the source code), changing the default administrator account password, and setting the basic information of the website, such as name, logo, etc. In addition, security checks cannot be ignored, such as deleting installation files and updating program patches in a timely manner. During testing, it is necessary to comprehensively check whether each page of the website can be displayed normally, whether functions (such as form submission, user login) are available, and compatibility can be checked on different devices. As previously reported, the pinyin annotation of a subway station in Beijing sparked discussion due to its unique characteristics. Inadvertence in the details of a website will also affect the user experience, so detailed testing before going online is indispensable.
If your website is finally successfully run on the Internet, the sense of accomplishment is unmatched by using a template to build a website. The whole process is like completing a construction from blueprint to real scene. Finally, I want to ask you: What is the most difficult problem you encounter when you personally build a website? Is it environment configuration, database connection, or other issues? Welcome to share your experiences and solutions in the comment area. If you think this article is helpful to you, please also like it to support it.
