Hosting Django on AWS-Amplify

From GitHub to AWS Amplify: Hosting Your Django App with Ease

Are you a Django developer looking to showcase your web application to the world? GitHub provides an excellent platform for version control and collaboration, while AWS Amplify offers a seamless solution for hosting and deploying web applications. In this guide, we'll walk through the steps of hosting your Django app on GitHub and deploying it to AWS Amplify.

### Prerequisites

Before we dive into the deployment process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

1. A Django web application hosted on GitHub.

2. An AWS account with access to AWS Amplify.

### Step 1: Prepare Your Django App

Ensure your Django app is configured properly to run in production mode. Update your `settings.py` file to include your production settings such as allowed hosts, static files configuration, and database settings.

### Step 2: Create an AWS Amplify Project

1. Log in to your AWS Management Console and navigate to AWS Amplify.

2. Click on "Get Started" and then "Connect App".

3. Choose "GitHub" as your repository service and follow the prompts to connect your GitHub repository.

4. Select the repository containing your Django app.

5. AWS Amplify will detect your app's build settings. Confirm the settings and proceed.

### Step 3: Configure Build Settings

1. Once your repository is connected, AWS Amplify will automatically detect your build settings.

2. If necessary, you can customize the build settings such as build commands, environment variables, and deployment options.

### Step 4: Set Up Environment Variables

If your Django app requires environment variables (e.g., database credentials, secret keys), you can set them up in the AWS Amplify console under "App settings" > "Environment variables".

### Step 5: Deploy Your App

1. After configuring your settings, click on "Deploy" to start the deployment process.

2. AWS Amplify will automatically build and deploy your Django app based on the configurations you provided.

3. Monitor the deployment progress in the AWS Amplify console. Once the deployment is complete, you'll receive a URL where your app is hosted.

### Step 6: Verify Your Deployment

1. Visit the URL provided by AWS Amplify to verify that your Django app is successfully deployed.

2. Test your app thoroughly to ensure everything is functioning as expected.

### Step 7: Continuous Deployment (Optional)

AWS Amplify offers continuous deployment, allowing your app to automatically update whenever you push changes to your GitHub repository. You can enable this feature in the AWS Amplify console under "App settings" > "Branch management".

### Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily host your Django app on GitHub and deploy it to AWS Amplify. With AWS Amplify's seamless integration with GitHub and its powerful deployment capabilities, you can focus on building your app while AWS takes care of the deployment process. So, what are you waiting for? Showcase your Django app to the world with AWS Amplify today!