Description:

VercelLite is a prototype for a serverless deployment platform inspired by Vercel. It allows users to deploy their applications by submitting a Git repository URL. The platform automatically builds the application in a Docker container, stores the build artifacts in AWS S3, and provides a custom domain mapping for public access. Users can also monitor the build logs in real-time through a socket connection.

Tech Stack:

• Frontend: nextjs
• Backend: Node.js (Express.js)
• Containerization: Docker
• Cloud Storage: AWS S3
• Container Orchestration: AWS ECS, ECR
• Real-time Messaging: Redis Pub/Sub
• Real-time Communication: Socket.IO

Workflow:

1. User submits Git repository URL: The user provides the URL of their Git repository.
2. Automatic build: The platform clones the repository, builds the application using Docker containers within AWS ECS (or simpler Docker management), and stores the built artifacts in AWS S3.
3. Custom domain mapping: The user can configure a custom domain to be mapped to their deployed application. A reverse proxy is used to route requests from the custom domain to the application hosted in S3.
4. Real-time build logs: The platform uses Redis Pub/Sub to publish build logs in real-time. A client-side socket connection allows users to subscribe to these logs and monitor the build progress.

Note: This is a prototype and may not be production-ready. Further development is needed for features like user authentication, automated scaling, and advanced security measures.