How To Push Django Python Apps To Heroku for Web Hosting

Ready to deploy your Django app? This course guides you through the process of hosting Django apps online using Heroku. If you've already mastered Django development with Python (Django 2 and Python 3), but are struggling to get your application live, this is the solution.

Many Django tutorials focus solely on development, neglecting the crucial step of deployment. This course specifically addresses that gap, providing a clear, step-by-step approach to making your Django project live.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Setting up your development environment:
  • Install Python: Get your Python environment ready.
  • Install Django: Learn how to install the Django framework.
  • Virtualenv: Understand and utilize virtual environments for project isolation.
  • Git Bash for Windows: Configure Git Bash for seamless Git operations on Windows.
• Heroku Deployment:
  • Install the Heroku Toolbelt: The essential tool for deploying to Heroku.
  • Tweak Django Settings for Heroku: Configure your Django app to work correctly on the Heroku platform.
  • Push Code to GitHub & Heroku: Master the process of version control with Git and deploying to Heroku.
• Database Integration:
  • Set up Postgres Databases in the Cloud: Learn to use cloud-based Postgres databases for your Django application.
• Practical Application:
  • Build a Cool Address Book App: A hands-on project to solidify your deployment skills.

This course is designed for Windows users, but instructions are provided to accommodate Mac and Linux users as well. I'll highlight any platform-specific considerations.

Stop struggling with Django deployment! If you've ever felt lost when trying to deploy a Django app to a professional hosting provider, this course will empower you to confidently get your Python web application online.

Join me, John Elder, CEO of Codemy.com, and let's get your Django app live!