Overview
The CPU Scheduling Algorithms Simulator is deployed to the cloud for instant access without any local setup. This is the fastest way to start using the simulator.Live Demo
Access the production deployment instantly:Live Application
Benefits of Cloud Deployment
Zero Setup
Start using the simulator immediately - no installation required
Always Updated
Access the latest version without manual updates
Cross-Platform
Works on any device with a web browser
Share Easily
Send the URL to colleagues or students
Deployment Platform: Render
The application is deployed on Render, a modern cloud platform that provides:- Automatic deployments from the GitHub repository
- Global CDN for fast access worldwide
- HTTPS encryption for secure connections
- 99.9% uptime for reliability
- Free hosting for static sites
The Render deployment uses the same Nginx-based Docker container as the local Docker deployment, ensuring consistency across environments.
Alternative Cloud Platforms
Since this is a static web application, you can deploy it to various cloud platforms:Deploying Your Own Instance
If you want to deploy your own instance to the cloud:Fork the repository
Fork the GitHub repository to your own account.
Choose a platform
Select a cloud platform:
- Render - Docker support, free tier available
- Netlify - Simple drag-and-drop deployment
- Vercel - Optimized for static sites
- GitHub Pages - Free for public repositories
Connect repository
Link your forked repository to the cloud platform:
- For Render: Create new “Static Site” or “Web Service” (Docker)
- For Netlify/Vercel: Import project from Git
- For GitHub Pages: Enable in repository settings
Configure deployment
Platform-specific configuration:Render (Docker):
- Environment: Docker
- No build command needed
- Auto-deploy enabled
- Publish directory:
.(root) - No build command needed
- Auto-deploy enabled
- Source: main branch / root
- No configuration needed
Platform Comparison
| Platform | Free Tier | HTTPS | Custom Domain | Docker Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Render | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Netlify | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Vercel | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| GitHub Pages | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
Performance Considerations
First load time
First load time
Free tier deployments on platforms like Render may “spin down” after periods of inactivity. The first request after inactivity may take 30-60 seconds to wake up the service.
Geographic distribution
Geographic distribution
For optimal global performance, consider platforms with CDN support:
- Netlify: Global CDN included
- Vercel: Global edge network
- Render: CDN available on paid plans
Static vs Docker
Static vs Docker
Since this is a static application, deploying as static files (Netlify/Vercel) is typically faster and cheaper than Docker deployments. However, Docker ensures consistency with local development.
Monitoring and Maintenance
Uptime Monitoring
Use services like UptimeRobot or Render’s built-in monitoring
Analytics
Add Google Analytics or Plausible for usage tracking
Auto-Updates
Enable auto-deploy to keep the live site in sync with your repository
Error Tracking
Use browser console or Sentry for error monitoring