Step-by-Step: Deploy Laravel App to Cloud (AWS, Google, Azure, DigitalOcean) with CI/CD Using GitHub Actions/GitLab CI

To deploy a Laravel app to a cloud server using CI/CD, you need to: - Set up a cloud server (AWS EC2, Google Cloud Compute Engine, Azure VM, or DigitalOcean Droplet). - Install Docker (optional) and configure a web server (Apache/Nginx) on the server. - Set up CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or GitLab CI. - Create a .github/workflows/deploy.yml (for GitHub Actions) or .gitlab-ci.yml (for GitLab CI) file in your Laravel repository. - Add secrets (GitHub Actions) or variables (GitLab CI) for the server IP, SSH user, and SSH key/password. - Configure GitHub Actions or GitLab CI to run commands like composer install, artisan migrate, and artisan config:cache on the server. - Test the deployed application by visiting the server's IP or domain in a browser. - Check logs and ensure the deployment pipeline is running correctly. - Monitor deployments for any errors or issues. - This setup allows for automated deployment whenever code is pushed to the repository.