Session Overview

These are the topics that we'll broadly be covering in this session:

Hosting Your Web Application

• Purpose: Overview of web hosting and its importance.

• Content: The concept of web hosting, domain names, and the general process of deploying a website.

• Overview:

  • Hosting Your Web Application
  • Self hosting
  • Cloud hosting
  • A little bit about the internet
  • A few free hosting services (with free tier):

Intro to Git and GitHub

• Purpose: Introduction to Git and GitHub for version control.

• Content: Installing Git, setting up a GitHub repository, clone a repo, commit changes, and push to GitHub.

• Overview:

  • Git and GitHub: Version Control System
  • What’s the Point?
  • Key Benefits
  • How to Install Git?
  • Want to Know More?

Working with Secrets

• Purpose: Learn how to secure sensitive information in your code.

• Content: Best practices for managing secrets using .env files

• Overview:

  • What's a secret?
  • The Danger
  • Environment Variables
  • Accessing the environment

Getting Started with PythonAnywhere

• Purpose: Guide to hosting your Python application on PythonAnywhere.

• Content: Step-by-step instructions for deploying a Flask or Django app on PythonAnywhere. Includes setting up an account, configuring the web app, and linking to GitHub for automated deployment.

• Overview:

  • Getting Started with PythonAnywhere
  • What is PythonAnywhere?
  • Why Use PythonAnywhere?
  • Key Features
  • How Does It Work?
  • Deploying your Python Web App on PythonAnywhere