Deploying Python on CloudStation

Introduction

Python is a versatile and widely-used programming language known for its simplicity and efficiency. Whether you're deploying a Flask, Django, or FastAPI application, CloudStation provides a seamless platform for deployment.

This guide will walk you through deploying a Python application on CloudStation.

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Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have the following:

1. A Python Application: You can use an existing project or create a new one.
2. GitHub Account Connected to CloudStation: CloudStation supports GitHub integration for automated deployments. Learn how to link your GitHub account here.

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Creating a Python Application

If you don’t have a Python application yet, follow these steps to create one:

1. Install Python
   Ensure you have Python installed on your machine.

2. Set Up a Virtual Environment

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows, use venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install Dependencies

   pip install flask  # or django, fastapi, etc.

4. Create a Simple App (Example: Flask)

   from flask import Flask
   app = Flask(__name__)
   
   @app.route("/")
   def home():
       return "Hello, CloudStation!"
   
   if __name__ == "__main__":
       app.run(host='0.0.0.0', port=5000)

5. Run the Application Locally

   python app.py

For more details, refer to the official Python documentation.

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Deploy Python on CloudStation

Deploying Python to CloudStation

1. Log in and Create a New Project or Select an Existing One

   • Log into CloudStation, go to Dashboard > New Project, and click Add New Git Repo. Select your Python project and import it.
   • If you don't have a project, create a new one.

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2. Connect Your GitHub Repository

   • If your GitHub account isn’t linked, follow the prompts to connect it.
   • Select your Python project repository from the available list.
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3. Set Up Deployment Configuration

   • Ensure your requirements.txt is included in the repository.
   • Specify the start command (e.g., gunicorn app:app for Flask, python manage.py runserver for Django).
   • Configure any required environment variables.
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4. Deploy Your Python Application
   Click Deploy to start the deployment process. CloudStation will pull the latest code from your repository and deploy your application.

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