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Backend

Genezio is a Function-as-a-Service platform that allows you to deploy fullstack application in a single-click manner.

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You can deploy projects written in JavaScript or TypeScript.

We recommend you to:

  1. Choose one of our templates to get started.
  2. Migrate your existing project to Genezio.
  3. Create a new project using the genezio create command and follow the interactive wizard.

Supported Frameworks​

Genezio supports a wide range of popular frameworks, making it easy to integrate and deploy your existing projects or start new ones with familiar tools. Here’s a look at some of the frameworks you can use with Genezio:

  • Genezio Functions: AWS Lambda-compatible functions that run code and handle requests without managing servers.
  • Genezio Typesafe Classes: Classes that can be deployed as functions with guaranteed client typesafe communication.
  • Serverless Express.js: Build web applications and APIs with the popular Node.js framework.
  • Next.js: Develop server-rendered React applications with Next.js.
  • and more... - to learn more about the supported frameworks, check the Frameworks section.

Deploy your project​

With Genezio, backend, frontend or even fullstack projects can be deployed a single command.

Using the dashboard​

In the Genezio dashboard, you can create a new project or import an existing project from a repository and automatically deploy it in CI manner. Go to the Genezio Dashboard and follow the on-screen instructions.

Using the CLI​

You can deploy your project using the genezio CLI. Install it by running the following command:

npm install -g genezio

You can deploy your project by running the following command:

genezio deploy

Note: You can deploy a frontend-only or backend-only project by adding the --frontend or --backend flags respectively.

Backend deployments​

To deploy your backend functions project, add the backend section in your genezio.yaml:

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The genezio.yaml file is specific to the framework you are using. Check the Frameworks for more details.

genezio.yaml
name: my-project
region: us-east-1
yamlVersion: 2
backend:
  path: .
  language:
    name: js
  functions:
    - name: hello
      path: ./server
      entry: hello.mjs
      handler: handler

Learn more about the genezio.yaml file in the Configuration File section.

This command will deploy your application according to the configuration specified in your genezio.yaml file:

genezio deploy

Genezio Configuration file​

The genezio.yaml file is essential for deploying your project to the Genezio Cloud. It tells Genezio how to create your infrastructure (created resources such as databases, enable authentication, deploy functions, host frontend) and deploy your project.

The genezio.yaml file is located in the root of your project directory. It can be automatically generated by the genezio CLI tool using the following commands:

  • genezio create - will create a project from scratch and generate a corresponding genezio.yaml file.
  • genezio deploy - for Next.js and Nitro projects, the genezio.yaml file will be generated automatically.

For more details on the genezio.yaml syntax, check the Genezio Configuration File section.

Testing your project​

The Test Interface in the Genezio Dashboard is a Postman-like tool that allows developers to easily craft and send test requests to the deployed backend. This interface mimics the functionality of Postman, enabling you to create, modify, and execute requests directly within the dashboard, making it simple to test and debug your backend services. Learn more about Testing.

Next Steps​

Explore more features and capabilities of Genezio by checking out the following tutorials: