Let's deploy a Django e-commerce project on PythonAnywhere together! PythonAnywhere offers an easy-to-use platform with free hosting and a built-in MySQL database, making it an excellent choice for deploying Django apps. We’ll walk through the entire deployment process, from cloning the project to setting up the MySQL database and configuring Django’s settings.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, PythonAnywhere simplifies deployment with its browser-based interface and great support. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a fully functional Django project running live online!
*Time Stamps*
0:00 - What we will do? ( deploying an E-Commerce Site )
Overview of the tutorial and deploying a Django project on PythonAnywhere.
0:49 - Creating a PythonAnywhere Account
Learn how to create a free account on PythonAnywhere and set up a workspace.
1:38 - Cloning the Django Project
Clone your e-commerce project from GitHub into PythonAnywhere.
2:40 - Creating a Virtual Environment
Setting up a virtual environment to isolate dependencies for your Django project.
3:39 - Installing Project Requirements
Install all required Python packages from the requirements.txt file.
4:18 - Setting Up a Web App
Creating a web app on PythonAnywhere and configuring it for manual setup.
5:40 - Configuring WSGI File
Edit the WSGI file for the Django application to work with PythonAnywhere's server.
6:57 - Creating and Configuring the MySQL Database
Set up a MySQL database on PythonAnywhere and configure Django to connect to it.
9:42 - Running Migrations
Apply database migrations using Django’s manage.py tool.
12:08 - Collecting Static Files
Use collectstatic to gather and serve static files (CSS, JavaScript) in production.
13:02 - Verifying the Website is Live
Check the live website and troubleshoot missing CSS.
14:28 - Creating a Superuser for Admin Access
Set up a superuser to access Django's admin panel and manage the site.
15:57 - Adding Products via Admin Panel
Learn how to add products to the e-commerce website through the Django admin interface.
17:41 - Final Testing
Test the live website to ensure products and the site function correctly.
18:04 - Conclusion and Resources
*E-commerce site Github Repo:*
github.com/PikoCanFly/E-commerce-Site-with-Django-and-TailwindCSS
*PythonAnyWhere Tutorials:*
Deploying an existing Django project on PythonAnywhere:
help.pythonanywhere.com/pages/DeployExistingDjangoProject/
*Using MySQL:*
help.pythonanywhere.com/pages/UsingMySQL/
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