Hey everyone, I’m a hobbyist programmer who enjoys experimenting with different web servers and deploying projects. I’ve been renting a server for my personal experiments, but I’m uncertain if my approach is optimal. For instance, I created a systemd service to manage a Deno API that starts on boot automatically. Although it functions, it feels a bit makeshift.
I’m curious about how professionals handle these tasks. What are the industry-standard practices for deploying and managing backend applications? Are there more efficient ways to manage automatic startups and process management? I look forward to hearing practical advice and learning about robust deployment strategies. Thanks in advance for your insights!
In professional settings, containerization has become a cornerstone of backend deployment. Docker is widely used to package applications with their dependencies, ensuring consistency across environments. Orchestration platforms like Kubernetes manage container deployment, scaling, and load balancing.
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines automate the build, test, and deployment processes. Tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions are commonly used to implement these workflows.
For process management and automatic startups, many organizations use process managers like PM2 or Supervisor, which offer more robust features than basic systemd services.
Additionally, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible are employed to version and manage server configurations, making deployments more reproducible and scalable.
oh wow, thats so cool! i’ve heard about docker but never tried it. have u used it yourself? what about those CI/CD things - do they make life easier? i’m really curious how all this fits together in real-world scenarios. maybe we could chat more about your experiences?
