PUBLICAÇÃO DE APLICAÇÕES EM PYTHON COM DJANGO

Abstract

This study examines the deployment process of applications developed with the Django framework, emphasizing its critical importance for beginner programmers in building effective professional portfolios. The research is based on the premise that in the competitive technology market, the practical demonstration of skills through published and accessible online projects is a decisive factor for career entry and advancement. However, many students and early-career developers face significant technical barriers when attempting to make their applications available on the web. Common challenges include configuring web servers, managing production databases, handling dependencies and virtual environments, and implementing essential security measures, such as using environment variables for sensitive data and enabling SSL certificates. The methodology involves the development of a complete Django application as a case study, followed by its detailed deployment on different hosting platforms, with a focus on the Platform as a Service (PaaS) Heroku, which simplifies infrastructure management. Each step of the process is documented to create a practical and replicable guide. The results highlight the main difficulties encountered by beginners, such as static file management, and propose clear solutions and best practices to overcome them. The study concludes that mastering the deployment process is not merely a secondary technical skill but a crucial step that transforms a local project into tangible proof of competence, serving as a competitive advantage in the job market.