Deploying a Django project means making your web application live on the internet so users can access it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After building your project locally, deployment allows it to run on a production server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Production:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should never use In This prevents security issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then collect static files:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Popular platforms for deploying Django:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Choose based on budget and project size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Install Gunicorn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Run project using Gunicorn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gunicorn acts as a production web server for Django.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nginx is used to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Production architecture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n User \u2192 Nginx \u2192 Gunicorn \u2192 Django \u2192 Database<\/p>\n\n\n\n In production, use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avoid using SQLite for large production systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example PostgreSQL configuration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not hard-code sensitive data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use environment variables for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n After deployment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Create superuser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use SSL certificate for secure connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n HTTPS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s Encrypt provides free SSL certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n requirements.txt \u2192 List of project dependencies Create requirements file:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Set DEBUG = False Deployment helps you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Launch real-world applications Deploying a Django project involves configuring production settings, choosing a hosting platform, setting up a production server like Gunicorn, managing static files, securing data, and connecting a production database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Proper deployment ensures your application is secure, scalable, and accessible to users worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\nrunserver<\/code> for production.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 1: Prepare Your Project for Deployment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Set DEBUG to False<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
settings.py<\/code>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nDEBUG = False<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
2. Add Allowed Hosts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
ALLOWED_HOSTS = ['yourdomain.com', 'www.yourdomain.com']<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
3. Configure Static Files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
STATIC_ROOT = os.path.join(BASE_DIR, 'staticfiles')<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
python manage.py collectstatic<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Choose a Hosting Platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step 3: Use Production Server (Gunicorn)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
pip install gunicorn<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
gunicorn myproject.wsgi<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Use Nginx (Optional but Recommended)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step 5: Configure Database<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DATABASES = {
'default': {
'ENGINE': 'django.db.backends.postgresql',
'NAME': 'dbname',
'USER': 'dbuser',
'PASSWORD': 'password',
'HOST': 'localhost',
'PORT': '5432',
}
}<\/pre>\n\n\n\nStep 6: Environment Variables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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import os
SECRET_KEY = os.environ.get('SECRET_KEY')<\/pre>\n\n\n\nStep 7: Migrate Database on Server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
python manage.py migrate<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
python manage.py createsuperuser<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Step 8: Enable HTTPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Common Deployment Files<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Procfile \u2192 Used in Heroku
.env \u2192 Environment variables file<\/p>\n\n\n\npip freeze > requirements.txt<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Deployment Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Add ALLOWED_HOSTS
Configure database
Configure static files
Use Gunicorn
Use Nginx
Use environment variables
Enable HTTPS<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Deployment Knowledge is Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Share projects with clients
Build production-ready systems
Understand server management
Work as a professional developer<\/p>\n\n\n\nKey Takeaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n