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Deploy to DigitalOcean

Deploy FastSvelte using DigitalOcean's App Platform and Managed Databases. Known for simplicity and developer-friendly pricing.

What You'll Use

  • App Platform - Deploy your FastAPI backend container
  • Managed Database (PostgreSQL) - Hosted PostgreSQL database
  • App Platform Static Sites - Host your SvelteKit frontend and landing

Cost Estimate

For a small production app: - App Platform (Basic): $5-12/month - Managed Database (PostgreSQL): $15/month - Static Sites: Free

Total: ~$20-27/month

Why DigitalOcean?

  • Simple, predictable pricing
  • Great documentation
  • Fast deployment
  • Good performance for the price
  • Excellent for small to medium apps

Deployment Guide

Coming soon! This guide is under development.

In the meantime, DigitalOcean has excellent documentation: - App Platform Overview - Managed Databases

What You'll Need

  1. Backend: Deploy Docker container via App Platform (auto-builds from Git)
  2. Database: Create PostgreSQL Managed Database (1GB RAM minimum)
  3. Frontend: Deploy static sites via App Platform (auto-builds from Git)

Connect your GitHub repository and DigitalOcean handles the rest!

Key Features

  • Automatic HTTPS/SSL
  • Built-in CI/CD from GitHub
  • Easy environment variable management
  • Database connection pooling included
  • Automatic database backups
  • Simple scaling options

Want to contribute this guide? Open a PR with your deployment experience!