Create a Personalized Christmas Tree Web App on a Cloud Server
This step‑by‑step tutorial shows how to purchase an Alibaba Cloud lightweight server, set up an Apache web container, upload custom Christmas‑tree source code, and share the personalized greeting via a browser link, all for under $30.
The article presents a 2020 tutorial for building a personalized Christmas‑tree web page on a cloud server, allowing you to add custom names and messages and share the result with friends through a browser link.
Steps:
Purchase a cloud server (Alibaba Cloud lightweight application server, 3‑month plan for ¥28.5).
Obtain the Christmas‑tree source code, which can be edited to include custom greetings.
Set up a web container on the server using Apache httpd (installed via yum to /var/www/html).
Upload the source code (compress to a zip, install unzip if needed, then use rz to transfer).
Start the httpd service and access the page via the server’s IP address to see the customized greeting.
Images illustrate the final dynamic effect of the Christmas tree and the process of uploading and configuring the server.
After deployment, the link can be sent to friends, who can view the personalized greeting in any browser. The tutorial emphasizes the low cost (under ¥30) and encourages participants to join a DingTalk group for source code and potential Alibaba Cloud gifts.
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