@lucaperret But we already can use their server, if create now.json in build folder with contents:

{
  "static": {
    "rewrites": [
      {
        "source": "**",
        "destination": "/index.html"
      }
    ]
  }
}

Will work with router in history mode

Great and concise write-up! For curiosity, Is there an advantage to deploy it with server instead of deploying the static files directly?

It depends on your code and dependencies.
Building on specific node or npm engine can result differencies in the bundled code.
This is why I prefer to let now build my app.

I think I'll go with #2022 due to one less local dependency to install, but thanks for the PR.