Talk Python To Me #500: Django Simple Deploy and other DevOps Things
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Apr 10, 2025 
In this conversation with Eric Matthes, educator and author of Python Crash Course, listeners are introduced to Django Simple Deploy—a tool that streamlines the deployment of Django apps. Eric discusses the challenges developers face when going live, and how his project eliminates boilerplate tasks. They explore diverse hosting platforms and the evolution of deployment strategies, including the benefits of Docker and edge-based solutions. Eric emphasizes resource exploration and community engagement for developers of all skill levels.
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First Deployment
- Eric Matthes's first deployment was a Django app running on a laptop in a school closet.
- This makeshift server hosted an app automating report card generation for school staff.
Heroku Buildpack
- Heroku's ease of deployment made it popular, but configuring apps for it can be complex.
- Eric created a Heroku buildpack to automate this process, but it felt like doing Heroku's work.
Automating Deployment
- Django Simple Deploy automates Django deployments through a management command.
- It configures projects, commits changes, deploys, and opens the app in a browser.
