Zero-Downtime Django Deploys on One Small Droplet

· Vicente G. Reyes · Oct. 27, 2026, 2:53 a.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses how to achieve zero-downtime deployments for a Django application hosted on a DigitalOcean droplet. The author outlines several steps taken to improve the deployment process, including using GitHub Actions for image builds, running static file collection during the image build, implementing health checks for rolling deployments, and dynamically routing to healthy containers. The post emphasizes the importance of measuring performance during deployment and adjusting the deployment strategy based on real-world conditions.
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