Create a Django web app with Docker and Nginx | Setup a reverse proxy | Deployment with Amazon ECS – EC2 launch type
What you will learn
- How to deploy your website using the Amazon ECS – EC2 launch type
- Learn how to make use of IaaS – (Infrastructure as a Service)
- Configure Nginx as a reverse proxy
- Dockerise Nginx
- Dockerise your Django application
- Register a domain name and provision an SSL/TLS certificate
- Host a PostgreSQL database with Amazon RDS
- Deploy your static files (CSS + JS) on Amazon S3
- Secure your sensitive data with environment variables
- Create a basic application
Why take this course?
🌟 Course Title: Deploy a Django web app with Nginx and Amazon ECS – 2025
🎉 Course Headline: Create a Django web app with Docker and Nginx | Setup a reverse proxy | Deployment with Amazon ECS – EC2 launch type
Welcome to Mastering Django Deployment! 🚀
Who is this course for? 👥
Your Journey Through the Course 🛣️
- Deployment Focus: We will concentrate on deploying your Django web application to Amazon ECS using Docker and Nginx. 🐳⬆️
- Domain & SSL Setup: You’ll learn how to purchase a domain from AWS Route 53 and attach an SSL certificate to secure your web app. 🔒🌍
- Hands-On Learning: This course is practical, focusing on deployment rather than automation tools or advanced use cases. 🖥️
- AWS Services Exploration: You will utilize various AWS services such as Amazon S3, RDS, Route 53, and Certificate Manager, among others. 🌟
- Theory and Practice Balance: The course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on demonstrations to solidify your understanding. 📚👩💻
- Logical Progression: Starting from simple concepts, we’ll build up to more complex ideas in a cohesive manner. 🧐🔑
- Docker & Containerization Basics: The course includes an introduction to Docker and containerization for those who are new to this technology. 🚛
What You’ll Get 🎁
Practical Application of Knowledge 🛠️
Your Instructor 👨🏫
Course Features 🎥📘
Ready to take the leap into deploying Django applications with confidence? Enroll in this course today and let’s build something great together! 🌟🚀
Our review
Course Review: Deploying Django Web Apps with Docker, Nginx to Amazon ECS
Overall Rating: 4.70
Pros:
- Comprehensive Content: The course provides a strong focus on deploying Django applications using Docker, Nginx, and Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS). It is praised for its explanations that are clear and easy to follow.
- Expert Instructor: Arno, the instructor, is commended for his proficiency, patient teaching method, and style, as well as keeping all materials up to date. He responds quickly to student inquiries and provides detailed explanations.
- Real-World Application: The course works perfectly for deploying applications with AWS ECS, making it highly practical. It is suitable for both beginners who have a basic understanding of Django and AWS, as well as experienced developers looking to reinforce their skills or learn new deployment strategies.
- Supportive Learning Environment: Arno provides full support and guidance to students, resolving issues with patience and professionalism. He earns trust by offering to review student code and has a high commitment to his students’ learning experience.
- Diverse Audience Appeal: The course is suitable for a wide range of learners, from those new to the technologies involved to more experienced developers who want to polish their skills or learn about specific aspects like Nginx and Gunicorn deployment.
Cons:
- Title Clarity: A few reviewers suggest that including Gunicorn and Docker in the course title would make it clearer what is covered, as these tools are integral to the deployment process.
- Additional Tools and Practices: Some users point out the absence of CI/CD implementation details within the course content, which they believe could be a valuable addition.
- Minor Oversights: A couple of reviewers noted minor missing pieces in the course, such as how to add environment variables in Task Definitions, which were promptly addressed by Arno, who updated the course accordingly.
Additional Feedback:
- Engagement and Updates: The instructor’s engagement with students and willingness to update the course content based on feedback is highlighted as a positive aspect of this learning experience.
- Recommendations for Further Learning: Some users suggest that Arno should consider creating additional courses focused on other related topics like CI/CD, which could be beneficial for further learning and development in the field.
Conclusion:
This course is highly recommended for developers looking to deploy Django applications with Nginx on AWS ECS. The clear, step-by-step instructions, along with the instructor’s expertise, make this an exceptional resource for understanding the deployment process. While there are minor areas that could be expanded upon, such as CI/CD and additional tools like Gunicorn, the overall quality of the course is outstanding, and it stands out for its practical value and supportive learning environment.
Created by Arno Pretorius