Deploy your Django app to Heroku
Step-by-step deployment help for Django apps on Heroku. We fix Django-specific deployment issues, configure Heroku, and get your app live. From $19.
Django issues we fix before deploying
Common Django problems that affect Heroku deployments.
DEBUG=True in production
The most common Django security issue in AI-generated code. Debug mode exposes full stack traces, database queries, and installed apps to anyone who triggers an error.
Open Django admin panel
The admin panel is accessible at /admin/ without IP restriction, brute-force protection, or two-factor authentication — giving attackers a direct path to your database.
Missing permission classes on views
API views and endpoints without @login_required decorators or permission_classes, allowing unauthenticated users to access and modify data.
N+1 query patterns in ORM usage
AI-generated Django code accesses related objects in loops without select_related or prefetch_related, causing hundreds of database queries per page load.
Heroku deployment issues we check for
Common Heroku problems that break Django apps in production.
Free dyno sleeping causes cold starts
Eco and Basic dynos sleep after 30 minutes of inactivity. AI-generated apps with webhook receivers or background jobs break when the dyno is asleep.
Ephemeral filesystem loses uploaded files
AI tools save user uploads and generated files to the local filesystem, but Heroku's ephemeral FS wipes all changes on every dyno restart or deploy.
Database connection pool exhaustion
Heroku Postgres plans have strict connection limits (20 on Hobby). AI-generated apps open a new connection per request, exhausting the pool under moderate traffic.
Procfile missing or incorrect
AI-generated projects lack a Procfile, causing Heroku to guess the start command. For non-standard setups, this guess is often wrong.
Start with a self-serve audit
Get a professional review of your Django project before deploying to Heroku.
External Security Scan
Black-box review of your public-facing app. No code access needed.
- OWASP Top 10 vulnerability check
- SSL/TLS configuration analysis
- Security header assessment
- Expert review within 24h
Code Audit
In-depth review of your source code for security, quality, and best practices.
- Security vulnerability analysis
- Code quality review
- Dependency audit
- Architecture review
- Expert + AI code analysis
Complete Bundle
Both scans in one package with cross-referenced findings.
- Everything in both products
- Cross-referenced findings
- Unified action plan
100% credited toward any paid service. Start with an audit, then let us fix what we find.
How it works
Tell us about your app
Share your project details and what you need help with.
Expert + AI audit
A human expert assisted by AI reviews your code within 24 hours.
Launch with confidence
We fix what needs fixing and stick around to help.
Frequently asked questions
How do I deploy a Django app to Heroku?
We handle Django deployments to Heroku end to end. Start with our code audit ($19) to identify deployment blockers specific to your Django project, then we configure Heroku, fix issues, and get your app live in production.
What Django issues affect Heroku deployments?
Django projects commonly have debug=true in production and open django admin panel. On Heroku, these combine with free dyno sleeping causes cold starts and ephemeral filesystem loses uploaded files to cause deployment failures.
Can SpringCode deploy my Django project to Heroku?
Yes. We specialize in deploying Django applications to Heroku. We audit your codebase for Django-specific issues, configure Heroku correctly, and handle the full deployment so your app runs reliably in production.
What does Django deployment to Heroku cost?
Our code audit ($19) identifies all Heroku deployment blockers in your Django project. Full deployment assistance is scoped with a fixed quote after the audit — no hourly billing or surprise charges.
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