Built with Fine.dev? Deploy it to DigitalOcean.
Step-by-step deployment help for Fine.dev-built apps on DigitalOcean. We fix deployment issues, configure DigitalOcean correctly, and get your app live in production. From $19.
Fine.dev issues we fix before deploying
Problems specific to Fine.dev's code generation that affect DigitalOcean deployments.
Spec interpretation may differ significantly from intent
Fine.dev builds exactly what the specification says, not what you meant. Ambiguous specs lead to technically correct implementations that miss the actual product requirement.
Cross-file changes may miss security implications
When Fine.dev generates features spanning multiple files, security-sensitive changes — new endpoints, auth checks, data access patterns — are spread across the PR without a consolidated security review surface.
Generated tests may not cover real-world edge cases
Fine.dev writes tests for the happy path and obvious failure cases from the spec. Edge cases not explicitly mentioned — concurrent requests, null inputs, rate limits — are frequently untested.
Cross-file changes introduce inconsistencies
Large implementations touching many files accumulate subtle inconsistencies — type assumptions that don't hold across modules, different error handling patterns in different files.
DigitalOcean deployment issues we check for
Common DigitalOcean problems that break AI-generated apps in production.
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.
Start with a self-serve audit
Get a professional review of your Fine.dev project before deploying to DigitalOcean.
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
Can you deploy a Fine.dev-built app to DigitalOcean?
Yes. We regularly deploy Fine.dev-generated projects to DigitalOcean. We handle the platform-specific configuration, fix deployment errors, and ensure your app runs reliably in production on DigitalOcean.
What DigitalOcean issues do Fine.dev projects typically have?
Fine.dev projects commonly have spec interpretation may differ significantly from intent and cross-file changes may miss security implications. When deploying to DigitalOcean, these combine with platform-specific issues like app platform buildpack fails to detect framework and managed database connection pool exhaustion.
How do I get my Fine.dev project live on DigitalOcean?
Start with our code audit ($19) to get a prioritized list of deployment blockers. For Fine.dev-built projects targeting DigitalOcean, the typical path is: fix Fine.dev-specific code issues, configure DigitalOcean settings correctly, then deploy. We provide a fixed quote after the audit.
Can you handle the full deployment of my Fine.dev app to DigitalOcean?
Yes. We handle end-to-end deployment: auditing your Fine.dev codebase, fixing deployment blockers, configuring DigitalOcean correctly, setting up environment variables, and getting your app live in production. Start with our code audit ($19).
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