After having the website source code, there is actually still a long way to go before having a website that can function normally. It's like getting a set of beautifully designed house drawings. You have to find land, lay the foundation, build the house, and connect water and electricity. The entire process involves many specific aspects such as servers, domain names, operating environment configurations, etc. The following are some key practical steps.
How to build a server with website source code
The source code itself is a static file and must be placed on a server that can be accessed by the outside world. You need to purchase a cloud server or virtual host, and use FTP tools to completely upload the source code files to the server's website root directory. This is just the first step. Since most source codes (especially those written in dynamic languages such as PHP and Python) need to work in a server-specific and runnable environment, errors often occur when accessed after uploading directly.
What environment configuration is required to build a website?
Different source codes require different running environments. For example, if a website is written in PHP and MySQL, it requires a PHP interpreter, a MySQL database, and Web service software like Apache or Nginx on the server. You have to install the corresponding software on the server based on the source code technology stack, and configure it correctly to ensure that they can work together. Just like a computer needs to install an operating system and drivers, the server environment is the "operating system" for the website to run.
How to bind a domain name and complete the website online
After you have the server IP, you need a domain name. You need to resolve the domain name to your server IP address at the domain name service provider, and in the server's Web service configuration, bind the domain name to the website directory where you store the source code. In the meantime, don't forget to deal with the database. If the source code contains a database, you must create the database on the server, and follow the source code documentation, such as the installation wizard, to modify the source code configuration file and fill in the correct database connection information, such as database name, user name, password, etc., so that the final installation and online can be completed.
The entire construction process is a patient practice focusing on the technical details. At the end of the day, I want to ask you all about the specific technical issue that stuck you the longest and left the deepest impression on you when you first built a website on your own. Welcome to the comment area to share your personal experiences. If you think this article is helpful, please give it a thumbs up.
