The text is a comprehensive guide on setting up and deploying a Strapi project as part of a tutorial series aimed at creating a Deliveroo clone using Next.js, GraphQL, Strapi, and Stripe. It outlines the steps for deploying the backend with Heroku, including configuring database connection strings and setting up file uploads with Amazon S3. The guide also covers hosting the frontend on Heroku, with instructions on modifying the `package.json` file to ensure compatibility with Heroku's dynamic port assignment. Additionally, the text provides alternative deployment options using the NOW serverless platform and includes detailed steps for creating a Dockerfile and a `now.json` configuration file for deployment. Throughout the tutorial, there are links to source code on GitHub and encouragement for readers to customize and expand on the project, with an invitation to share feedback and contributions to the Strapi community.