Creating a Site in Altitude Platform v2.3.0

This guide will walk you through the process of creating a new site in Altitude Platform version 2.3.0, which includes several new features and improvements over previous versions.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• An Altitude Platform account
• A GitHub repository with your project
• Basic familiarity with Git

Step 1: Log in to Altitude Platform

1. Go to Altitude Platform
2. Log in with your credentials
3. If you’re part of multiple teams, select the appropriate team

Step 2: Create a New Site

1. From the dashboard, click the “Create Site” button
2. Enter a name for your site
3. Select the GitHub repository containing your project
4. Choose the branch you want to deploy
5. New in v2.3.0: You can now select multiple branches for preview deployments with custom domain patterns

Step 3: Configure Build Settings

1. Specify the build command (e.g., npm run build)
2. Set the output directory (e.g., dist or build)
3. Configure environment variables needed for the build
4. New in v2.3.0: You can now set different environment variables for different deployment environments with inheritance support

Step 4: Configure Advanced Settings

1. Set up KV store access with TTL support
2. Configure edge function settings with enhanced performance options
3. Set up team permissions with role-based access control
4. Configure CI/CD integration with detailed deployment reports
5. New in v2.3.0: Set up real-time monitoring alerts

Step 5: Deploy Your Site

1. Click “Create Site” to finalize the setup
2. Wait for the initial build and deployment to complete
3. Once deployed, you’ll receive a URL where your site is accessible
4. New in v2.3.0: View real-time deployment logs and metrics

Step 6: Configure Custom Domain

1. Go to the site settings
2. Click on “Domains”
3. Add your custom domain
4. Follow the DNS configuration instructions
5. New in v2.3.0: Automatic SSL certificate provisioning and renewal with HTTP/3 support

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during deployment:

• Use the new real-time monitoring dashboard to identify issues
• Check the enhanced build logs for detailed error information
• Use the deployment inspector to identify performance bottlenecks
• Contact support through the new in-app chat feature

Next Steps

Now that you’ve created your site, you can:

• Set up environment variables
• Configure the KV store
• Set up team permissions
• Configure CI/CD integration
• Set up real-time monitoring