Deploy Your AI-Built App to DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean's App Platform and Droplets offer a simpler cloud alternative. AI-generated apps deployed here commonly hit issues with App Platform's buildpack detection, managed database connection limits, and firewall rules.
Common DigitalOcean deployment issues
Real problems from AI-generated apps deployed to DigitalOcean.
App Platform buildpack fails to detect framework
AI-generated project structures with non-standard entry points or missing start scripts cause DigitalOcean's buildpack to fail during auto-detection.
Managed database connection pool exhaustion
AI tools create a new database connection per request instead of using a connection pool, exhausting DigitalOcean's managed database connection limits quickly.
Droplet firewall not configured
Freshly provisioned Droplets have all ports open by default. AI deployment scripts skip firewall configuration, exposing SSH, database, and admin ports publicly.
Spaces CDN CORS not configured
DigitalOcean Spaces requires explicit CORS headers for browser-based uploads. AI-generated frontend code fails silently when uploading files directly to Spaces.
App Platform environment variable size limits
Large configuration values like JSON service account keys exceed App Platform's environment variable size limits, causing deploy failures with cryptic errors.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does my DigitalOcean App Platform build fail?
App Platform uses buildpacks to auto-detect your framework. If your package.json lacks a start script, has an unusual structure, or uses a framework the buildpack doesn't recognize, the build fails. Add explicit build and start commands in the App Spec or use a Dockerfile.
How do I fix connection pool issues on DigitalOcean?
DigitalOcean managed databases have strict connection limits. Use a connection pooler like PgBouncer (built into DO managed PostgreSQL) and configure your app to use the pooled connection string. AI tools typically use the direct connection string which exhausts limits under load.
Can SpringCode deploy my app to DigitalOcean?
Yes. We configure buildpacks or Dockerfiles, set up connection pooling, lock down firewalls, configure Spaces CORS, and optimize your App Platform settings for production workloads.
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