Python on Heroku

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My notes on installing, running and using Python on Heroku

VirtualEnv

$ brew install python3
$ pip3 install virtualenv

$ mkdir project
$ cd project
$ virtualenv my_project

$ source my_project/bin/activate
$ deactivate

$ pip freeze > requirements.txt
$ pip install -r requirements.txt

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Flask-based REST/Web Application

  • add mLab MongoDB Free Sandbox

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Deploy

  • install heroku cli : brew install heroku
$ heroku login
...
$ heroku git:remote -a project-name-on-heroku
...
$ heroku config:set MONGO_URL=mongodb://...
...
$ git push heroku master