Dokku is a free Docker-powered PaaS that offers a simpler Heroku alternative for all your personal projects. This video walks you through setting up Dokku on DigitalOcean Droplet, deploying a Node.js app, configuring subdomains, and adding a Postgres database—all without writing a single line of YAML. Perfect for developers who want the simplicity of Heroku with the flexibility of self-hosting at a fraction of the cost.
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Dokku - https://dokku.com/
Node.js Getting Started - https://github.com/heroku/node-js-get...
Dokku Postgres - https://github.com/dokku/dokku-postgres
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📌 Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Dokku
00:33 - Setting up on DigitalOcean
01:21 - Creating Your First App
02:10 - Configuring Subdomains
03:31 - Adding Postgres Database
04:32 - Dokku Advantages & Use Cases