Django deployment requires careful configuration to ensure scalability and security. Here's a concise overview of best practices:

1. Environment Setup

🔧 Use a virtual environment with python -m venv env
📦 Install dependencies via pip install -r requirements.txt
🛡️ Set up a production-ready database (e.g., PostgreSQL)
🌐 Configure environment variables for secrets and settings

2. Deployment Tools

  • Wsgi Server: Gunicorn for handling requests
    Gunicorn_Nginx_Setup
  • Reverse Proxy: Nginx for load balancing and static files
  • Containerization: Docker for consistent environments

3. Key Steps

  1. Static Files: Use python manage.py collectstatic to gather assets
  2. SSL/TLS: Enable HTTPS with Let's Encrypt
  3. Monitoring: Integrate with Django Debug Toolbar for performance insights
  4. Backups: Automate database backups using tools like Django-Backup

4. Common Issues

  • Permissions: Ensure proper ownership of static/media files
  • Caching: Configure CACHES settings for improved performance
  • Gunicorn Configuration: Optimize workers with --workers 3 --bind unix:myproject.sock

5. Expand Your Knowledge

🔗 Learn more about Django production tips
🔗 Explore deployment with Docker

For visual guides, check our Django Deployment Diagrams section.

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