Deployments

On Klutch.sh, deployments are the process of distributing your application to a server or servers where it can be accessed and used by your users. Understanding how deployments work is essential for managing and updating your applications effectively. This documentation will provide you with a comprehensive overview of deployments in Klutch.sh.

What is a Deployment?

A deployment on Klutch.sh refers to the act of making your application available for use in a specified environment, such as production, staging, or testing. During the deployment process, your application code, configurations, and assets are transferred to a server or servers where they can be executed and accessed by users.

Key Concepts:

Deployment Environment: The deployment environment defines the context in which your application runs, including configuration settings, resources, and access permissions. Klutch.sh supports multiple deployment environments, allowing you to deploy and manage your applications in various stages of development, from testing to production.

Deployment Method: Klutch.sh offers flexible deployment methods to suit your workflow and requirements. You can trigger a manual deployment and/or enable auto deployments to trigger a deployment each time you push to GitHub.

Rolling Deployments: Klutch.sh supports rolling deployments, which allow you to update your application gradually without causing downtime or service interruptions. During a rolling deployment, new versions of your application are deployed incrementally, ensuring that users experience minimal disruption while the update is in progress.

Rollback: In the event of a deployment failure or unexpected behavior, Klutch.sh provides rollback capabilities that allow you to revert to a previous version of your application quickly. Rollback ensures that you can maintain service continuity and minimize the impact on your users during deployment incidents.

Managing Deployments:

Deployment Configuration: To configure deployments in Klutch.sh, you need to specify deployment settings, including target environments, deployment methods, deployment triggers, and rollback strategies. You can define deployment configurations at the individual app level.

Triggering Deployments: Deployments in Klutch.sh can be triggered manually or automatically, depending on your workflow and preferences. You can initiate deployments manually from the Klutch.sh dashboard or set up automatic deployment pipelines that trigger deployments whenever new code is pushed to your repository.

Monitoring and Logs: During the deployment process, Klutch.sh provides feedback and logs, allowing you to monitor the progress of your deployments and troubleshoot any issues that arise. You can view deployment logs, error messages, and status updates from the Klutch.sh dashboard to ensure that your deployments complete successfully.

Post-Deployment Tasks: After a deployment is complete, Klutch.sh supports post-deployment tasks, such as database migrations, cache invalidation, and environment configuration updates. These tasks ensure that your application is fully configured and operational in the target environment following deployment.