Python: Deploying your Python code to production

This documentation is part of the Creating a REST API guide. You can view the complete guide here: How to create a REST API using Flask.

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• Deploy your application in seconds with a simple git push.
• Use your own domain name and benefit from the automatic configuration of HTTPS certificates for enhanced security.
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• Get optimal performance and robust security thanks to a private and dedicated VM.

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The simplest way to deploy your Python project is to use the Stackhero Python cloud hosting service. Key features include:

• Deployment with a simple git push
• Customisable domain with automatic TLS certificate management (HTTPS)
• Runs on a private and dedicated VM for maximum security
• Supports HTTP/2, TLS 1.3 (HTTPS), WebSockets, GZIP & Brotli compression, ETag, and TCP/UDP port access

Configuring the "Stackhero for Python" service

To deploy your code to Stackhero, follow these steps:

1. Retrieve your public key using:

   cat ~/.ssh/id_*.pub
   

2. In the Stackhero dashboard, go to your "Stackhero for Python" service and click the "Configure" button.

3. Copy the public key from the first step and paste it into the "SSH public keys" or "Key" field.

4. Validate the configuration by clicking the "Validate" button at the bottom of the page.

"Stackhero for Python" public key configuration

Don't have SSH keys? Create them by running:

ssh-keygen -t ed25519

Finally, configure your repository to deploy to Stackhero. In your project folder, add a Git remote using the command provided in your Stackhero service (replace <XXXXXX> with your service's domain):

git remote add stackhero ssh://stackhero@<XXXXXX>.stackhero-network.com:222/project.git

Git remote command

Deploying to production

Once everything is configured, deploy your code to production with a single command:

git push stackhero main

Ensure you add and commit your changes before pushing your code to production. In Stackhero Code-Hero, you can quickly commit changes using the Command Palette (press Ctrl+Shift+P on Windows/Linux or Cmd+Shift+P on macOS and type Git: Commit).

After deployment, visit your API URL at https://<XXXXXX>.stackhero-network.com/api/tasks (replace <XXXXXX> with your service's domain) to see your Flask API in action.