A step-by-step guide to deploying a Node.js/Express app on a Hetzner VPS using Hatchbox and integrating AppSignal for APM, error tracking, and host metrics. Covers AppSignal package setup with the --require flag, Hatchbox cluster and server provisioning, environment variable configuration, performance monitoring features, error alerting strategies across Slack/PagerDuty/Teams, and host metrics for right-sizing your server. Also addresses common questions about framework compatibility (Fastify, NestJS, Next.js) and approximate monthly costs.
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PrerequisitesSetting up AppSignal in Node.jsDeploying a Hetzner Server via HatchboxPerformance MonitoringError Tracking and AlertsHost Metrics: Right-Sizing Your ServerWrap-UpFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Sort: