Next.js Testing & Deployment Training

Ship Next.js applications with confidence using this comprehensive 2-day training on testing strategies and production deployment. Learn to write effective unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests, then deploy to Vercel, Docker containers, or self-hosted infrastructure with CI/CD automation.

Training Details


Duration	2 days (16 hours)
Level	Intermediate
Delivery	In-person, Live online, Hybrid
Certification	N/A

Who Is This For?

Next.js developers establishing testing practices for their teams
Frontend engineers building CI/CD pipelines for React applications
DevOps engineers deploying and operating Next.js in production
Teams migrating Next.js deployments between hosting providers
Quality engineers implementing end-to-end testing frameworks

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

Write unit tests for Server Components, Client Components, and utilities
Test API Route Handlers and Server Actions
Build end-to-end test suites with Playwright
Deploy to Vercel with preview environments and production promotions
Containerize Next.js applications with Docker for self-hosted deployment
Set up CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and deployment gates

Detailed Agenda

Day 1: Testing Strategies

Module 1: Unit Testing with Jest

Jest configuration for Next.js with SWC
Testing Server Components and async data
Testing Client Components with React Testing Library
Mocking modules, APIs, and Next.js internals
Hands-on: Write comprehensive unit tests for a full-stack Next.js app

Module 2: Testing APIs and Server Actions

Testing Route Handlers with request/response mocks
Testing Server Actions with form data
Database testing with test fixtures and cleanup
Authentication mocking for protected endpoints
Hands-on: Build a test suite for CRUD API endpoints

Module 3: End-to-End Testing with Playwright

Playwright setup and configuration for Next.js
Writing reliable E2E tests for dynamic pages
Testing authentication flows and protected routes
Visual regression testing and screenshot comparison
Hands-on: Create E2E test suite covering critical user journeys

Day 2: Deployment and CI/CD

Module 4: Vercel Deployment

Vercel project setup and configuration
Preview deployments and branch environments
Environment variables and secrets management
Serverless and Edge function configuration
Hands-on: Deploy application with preview and production environments

Module 5: Docker and Self-Hosted Deployment

Multi-stage Dockerfile for Next.js
Standalone output mode configuration
Docker Compose for local and staging environments
Reverse proxy setup with Nginx or Caddy
Hands-on: Containerize and deploy Next.js with Docker Compose

Module 6: CI/CD Pipeline Automation

GitHub Actions workflow for Next.js projects
Automated testing gates (unit, integration, E2E)
Automated deployments on merge to main
Performance budget checks with Lighthouse CI
Hands-on: Build complete CI/CD pipeline with testing and deployment

Prerequisites

Next.js Fundamentals or equivalent experience
Basic understanding of testing concepts (unit, integration, E2E)
Familiarity with command line and Git workflows
Docker basics helpful for deployment modules

Delivery Formats

Format	Description
In-Person	On-site at your company’s location, hands-on with direct interaction
Live Online	Interactive virtual sessions with screen sharing and real-time labs
Hybrid	Combination of on-site and remote sessions, flexible scheduling

All formats include hands-on labs, course materials, CI/CD pipeline templates, Dockerfiles, and post-training support.