Introduction:
As I dive deeper into the world of Frappe-based custom apps, I find myself constantly learning and adapting. Recently, I’ve been exploring how to self-host these apps using Docker, and I’ve been considering DigitalOcean as my go-to platform for hosting. While I’m still learning the ropes, I wanted to share my experience so far and the steps I’ve planned to get things up and running.
The Inspiration:
While searching for guidance, I stumbled upon this incredibly insightful video. It really helped clarify a lot of the concepts that were previously a bit murky for me. The video features a guest, Revant, who guided through the process and shared a Gist with the commands used. If you’re in the same boat as I am, I highly recommend giving it a watch.
Key Takeaways So Far:
One of the key takeaways from my research is that when working with Docker for custom Frappe apps, you can’t just mount the repository directory and install the app. Instead, you need to build custom Docker images tailored to your app. This was a bit of a surprise to me, but it makes sense now that I think about it.
To help others follow along with what I’ve learned, Revant shared a Gist with the commands used in the video. Feel free to check it out if you’re interested.
Planning the Setup on DigitalOcean:
Once I’ve built the custom Docker image, the next step is to deploy it on a cloud instance. I’m planning to use a new Ubuntu instance on DigitalOcean for this purpose. The cool thing is, you can use the Frappe easy install script, which handles the installation and configuration of Frappe Docker for you. This script is versatile and can be used in both development and production environments. Here’s a link to the script in case you want to explore it.
Looking Ahead:
As of now, I’m still in the process of setting everything up, but it’s been a rewarding journey so far. I’ll continue to share my experiences as I execute the steps and get the system running. If you’re also exploring Frappe with Docker, let’s connect and share tips—there’s always more to learn together!
To Be Continued…
Stay tuned for more updates as I progress through this setup. I’ll be sharing the challenges, solutions, and everything in between as I go along.