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How can I specify an entry point for a Flask API application on DigitalOcean App Platform?
- Posted on October 7, 2020
- DigitalOcean App Platform
Asked by Jake Levirne
I have a Flask API application and need to be able to specify the entry point.
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There’s two ways:
Using a Procfile in your repository root:
Or, specify a custom run command found under “Components > Commands” tab for your app.
Also see @kamaln7’s post here: https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/configure-a-build-command-for-a-python-project-without-using-the-web-ui
Per the official Flask recommendation, you should use a WSGI server to run your app. Once configured and added to
requirements.txtorPipfile, set your app’s run command according to the WSGI server’s usage. For example, with Waitress:Or with Gunicorn:
Check this one https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-serve-flask-applications-with-uswgi-and-nginx-on-ubuntu-18-04