Hey DigitalOcean community! I’m deploying a custom web app and want to give it a Scottish flair, inspired by kilts and tartans. I’m using DigitalOcean for hosting, but I have a few questions: Best Deployment Method: Should I use Droplets, Kubernetes, or App Platform for ease of use and scalability? Adding Scottish Elements: How can I host high-quality images of kilts and tartans efficiently on DigitalOcean? Optimizing Performance: What’s the best way to optimize these assets for a smooth user experience? Any tips would be appreciated! Cheers!

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Deploying a Web App with a Scottish Touch (Kilts) on DigitalOcean

Hey DigitalOcean community!

I’m deploying a custom web app and want to give it a Scottish flair, inspired by kilts and tartans. I’m using DigitalOcean for hosting, but I have a few questions:

Best Deployment Method: Should I use Droplets, Kubernetes, or App Platform for ease of use and scalability?
Adding Scottish Elements: How can I host high-quality images of kilts and tartans efficiently on DigitalOcean?
Optimizing Performance: What’s the best way to optimize these assets for a smooth user experience?

Any tips would be appreciated! Cheers!

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Bobby Iliev

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• May 7, 2025

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Hey there!

That sounds like a fun project! Here are a few things that you could keep in mind:

1. Suggested Deployment Method: If you’re just starting out or want things to be easy, go with App Platform, it’s super beginner-friendly, handles deployments for you, and can scale when needed. If you need more control (custom setup, configs, etc.), a Droplet is great – especially if you know your way around Linux. Only go with Kubernetes if you’re building something big or already have experience with it, otherwise, it’s going to be a steep learning curve.

2. Use Managed Databases (Save Yourself a Headache): If your app uses a database, check out Managed Databases. DigitalOcean takes care of backups, updates, and monitoring – so you don’t have to worry about all that. It’s great for keeping things simple and running smoothly.

3. Hosting Images: Use a Spaces bucket (DigitalOcean’s version of S3). It’s made for storing images and static files, and it’s fast and cheap. You can even use a CDN with it for quicker loading around the world.

4. Optimizing Performance:

Compress your images before uploading (tools like TinyPNG or ImageOptim).
Use modern formats like WebP for smaller file sizes without losing quality.
Turn on the CDN for your Space to make things load faster, especially if people are visiting from different countries.

Hope that helps!

- Bobby