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Deveric blog

My personal blog site created fully using the Django Framework

GitHub Website

A simple blog site built on the Django Framework leveraging Azure as PaaS - Postgres, Container Store

Built with

  • Django
  • Azure (PaaS/IaaS)
  • Postgres (Azure flexible DB)
  • Whitenoise

Preview

Preview here

Docs

Look at the README section in the repository

Description

A Django-powered blog showcasing insights in technology, cybersecurity, and software development. Built with Python and Django, featuring Azure cloud integration and robust security measures.

🚀 Features

  • Dynamic Content Management: Built-in Django admin interface for content creation
  • Cloud Storage Integration: Azure Blob Storage for media and static files
  • Production-Ready: Configured for production with security best practices
  • PostgreSQL Database: Robust data storage with PostgreSQL
  • Secure Authentication: Comprehensive password validation and security middleware
  • Logging System: Detailed debug logging for monitoring and troubleshooting

🛠️ Tech Stack

Backend Framework ⚙️

  • Django 4.x
  • Python 3.11
  • WSGI Application Server

Database 🗄️

  • PostgreSQL with psycopg2-binary driver
  • Environment-based configuration

Cloud Services ☁️ (Azure)

  • Azure Web Apps for hosting
  • Azure Blob Storage for static/media files
  • Azure Managed Identity authentication
  • Azure PostgreSQL database

💾 Storage Configuration

  • Whitenoise
  • PostgresSQL (Azure flexible)

📊 Monitoring and Logging

Debug logging configured for production monitoring:

  • File handler
  • Console handler
  • App-level logging - Default DEBUG

🔒 Security Configuration

  • CSRF Protection: Configured for production domains
  • Secure Middleware Stack:
    • Security Middleware
    • WhiteNoise for static files
    • Session Management
    • CSRF Protection
    • Authentication
    • XFrame Options

🚀 Production Deployment

The application uses GitHub Actions for CI/CD to Azure Web Apps. The deployment process includes:

  • Automated testing
  • Static file collection
  • Database migrations
  • Zero-downtime deployment
  • Azure Blob Storage configuration
  • Secure environment variable management

For more details, see the deployment workflow in .github/workflows/main_deveric-blog.yml.

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