Converting an Existing Django App - Revision history

KazVee: Add internal links so users can find how to check the list of modules already installed

2026-04-04T17:28:12Z

Add internal links so users can find how to check the list of modules already installed

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	Before requesting additional modules, make sure you check the [[:Converting_an_Existing_Django_App#Viewing_Installed_Python_Modules\|list of modules already installed]] on your server.		Before requesting additional modules, make sure you check the [[:Converting_an_Existing_Django_App#Viewing_Installed_Python_Modules\|list of modules already installed]] on your server.

	When viewing the list of Python modules already installed, press '''Ctrl + F''' to search the page for a module name. If there is a result, this means the module is already installed on the server and can be used right away, so you do not need to request it.		When viewing the [[:Converting_an_Existing_Django_App#Viewing_Installed_Python_Modules\|list of Python modules already installed]], press '''Ctrl + F''' to search the page for a module name. If there is a result, this means the module is already installed on the server and can be used right away, so you do not need to request it.

	Please do not request modules that are already installed.}}		Please do not request modules that are already installed.}}

KazVee: Add internal links so users know how to check the list of modules already installed

2026-04-04T17:25:04Z

Add internal links so users know how to check the list of modules already installed

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	{{Caution\|		{{Caution\|
	Before requesting additional modules, make sure you check the list of modules already installed on your server.		Before requesting additional modules, make sure you check the [[:Converting_an_Existing_Django_App#Viewing_Installed_Python_Modules\|list of modules already installed]] on your server.

	When viewing the list of Python modules already installed, press '''Ctrl + F''' to search the page for a module name. If there is a result, this means the module is already installed on the server and can be used right away, so you do not need to request it.		When viewing the list of Python modules already installed, press '''Ctrl + F''' to search the page for a module name. If there is a result, this means the module is already installed on the server and can be used right away, so you do not need to request it.
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	'''After you have checked''' the list of modules already installed on your server, if you need to request additional libraries, please raise a request in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum]. Make sure you provide ALL the details below:		'''After you have checked''' the [[:Converting_an_Existing_Django_App#Viewing_Installed_Python_Modules\|list of modules already installed]] on your server, if you need to request additional libraries, please raise a request in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum]. Make sure you provide ALL the details below:
	# Confirm that you checked the list of modules already installed on your server.		# Confirm that you checked the [[:Converting_an_Existing_Django_App#Viewing_Installed_Python_Modules\|list of modules already installed]] on your server.
	# Your account username.		# Your account username.
	# Your server.		# Your server.

KazVee: Add note that installed modules can be used right away, change header to 'Viewing Installed Python Modules' from 'Django Versions Available' for clarity

2026-04-04T17:15:51Z

Add note that installed modules can be used right away, change header to 'Viewing Installed Python Modules' from 'Django Versions Available' for clarity

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	Django is a web development framework designed specifically for Python. As Ruby on Rails does for Ruby, Django aims to provide an MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture for web application development as well as a large set of prebuilt libraries to simplify the development of common web app features. Django's modularity also allows easy scalability and enables the reuse of various code blocks, aligning to the DRY ("Don't Repeat Yourself") software development principle.		Django is a web development framework designed specifically for Python. As Ruby on Rails does for Ruby, Django aims to provide an MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture for web application development as well as a large set of prebuilt libraries to simplify the development of common web app features. Django's modularity also allows easy scalability and enables the reuse of various code blocks, aligning to the DRY ("Don't Repeat Yourself") software development principle.

	== ~~Django Versions Available~~ ==		== Viewing Installed Python Modules ==

	{{Info\|To check if a module is already installed, use the '''View''' link for the server and Python version of your choice, and then press '''Ctrl + F''' to search the page for a module name. If there is a result, this means the module is already installed on the server.}}		{{Info\|To check if a module is already installed, use the '''View''' link for the server and Python version of your choice, and then press '''Ctrl + F''' to search the page for a module name. If there is a result, this means the module is already installed on the server and can be used right away.}}

	{\| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"		{\| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"

KazVee: Additional clarity that installed modules can be used right away

2026-04-04T16:42:12Z

Additional clarity that installed modules can be used right away

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	{{Caution\|		{{Caution\|
	Before requesting additional modules, make sure you check the list of modules already installed.		Before requesting additional modules, make sure you check the list of modules already installed on your server.

	When viewing the list of Python modules already installed, press '''Ctrl + F''' to search the page for a module name. If there is a result, this means the module is already installed on the server and you do not need to request it.		When viewing the list of Python modules already installed, press '''Ctrl + F''' to search the page for a module name. If there is a result, this means the module is already installed on the server and can be used right away, so you do not need to request it.

	Please do not request modules that are already installed.}}		Please do not request modules that are already installed.}}
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	\|}		\|}

	'''After you have checked''' the list of modules already installed, if you need to request additional libraries, please raise a request in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum]. Make sure you provide ALL the details below:		'''After you have checked''' the list of modules already installed on your server, if you need to request additional libraries, please raise a request in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum]. Make sure you provide ALL the details below:
	# Confirm that you checked the list of modules already installed on your server ~~for the version of Python you're using~~.		# Confirm that you checked the list of modules already installed on your server.
	# Your account username.		# Your account username.
	# Your server.		# Your server.

KazVee: Add new Step 1 that users should confirm they already checked the list of installed modules

2026-04-04T16:22:35Z

Add new Step 1 that users should confirm they already checked the list of installed modules

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	'''After you have checked''' the list of modules already installed, if you need to request additional libraries, please raise a request in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum]. Make sure you provide:		'''After you have checked''' the list of modules already installed, if you need to request additional libraries, please raise a request in the [https://helionet.org/index/forum/45-customer-service/?do=add Customer Service forum]. Make sure you provide ALL the details below:
			# Confirm that you checked the list of modules already installed on your server for the version of Python you're using.
	# Your account username.		# Your account username.
	# Your server.		# Your server.

KazVee: Add link to new MariaDB page

2025-11-22T03:28:21Z

Add link to new MariaDB page

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	== Complete Django ==		== Complete Django ==

	We offer the complete, unadulterated Django package, including extensions to interface with [[:~~MySQL~~\|~~MySQL~~]], [[:PostgreSQL\|PostgreSQL]], and [[:SQLite\|SQLite]] database engines.		We offer the complete, unadulterated Django package, including extensions to interface with [[:MariaDB\|MariaDB]], MySQL, [[:PostgreSQL\|PostgreSQL]], and [[:SQLite\|SQLite]] database engines.

	== Additional Libraries ==		== Additional Libraries ==

KazVee: Use {{Template:VPSInfo}} for VPS Info

2025-08-31T17:42:35Z

Use {{Template:VPSInfo}} for VPS Info

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	=== Running Django on a Different Python Version ===		=== Running Django on a Different Python Version ===

	{{Info\|If you need to run Django on another version of Python, you'll need to get a ~~[https://heliohost.org/vps/~~ VPS~~]. We offer a range of VPS plans, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront~~.}}		{{Info\|If you need to run Django on another version of Python, you'll need to get a VPS. {{Template:VPSInfo}}}}

	== Enabled ==		== Enabled ==
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	== VPS ==		== VPS ==

	You may prefer to ~~explore one of our paid [https://heliohost.org/vps/~~ VPS ~~Plan] options~~, depending on your requirements. ~~We offer a range of VPS plans, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.~~ The main advantage of the VPS over Morty is you get root SSH access, which makes Flask development even easier.		You may prefer to upgrade to a VPS, depending on your requirements. {{Template:VPSInfo}} The main advantage of the VPS over Morty is you get root SSH access, which makes Flask development even easier.

	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==
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	On [[:Morty \| Morty]] you have the option to use WSGI in daemon mode, but it uses 260 GB memory per day so you would get overage charges every day and pay about $1.91 per month.		On [[:Morty \| Morty]] you have the option to use WSGI in daemon mode, but it uses 260 GB memory per day so you would get overage charges every day and pay about $1.91 per month.

	You can also ~~switch~~ to a ~~[https://heliohost.org/vps/~~ VPS] to get rid of the error. ~~We offer a range of VPS plans, starting at only $4 a month, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.~~		You can also upgrade to a VPS to get rid of the error. {{Template:VPSInfo}}

	== Further Support ==		== Further Support ==

KazVee: Add note about getting root access on a VPS

2025-08-04T02:44:25Z

Add note about getting root access on a VPS

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	== VPS ==		== VPS ==

	You may prefer to explore one of our paid [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS Plan] options, depending on your requirements. We offer a range of VPS plans, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront.		You may prefer to explore one of our paid [https://heliohost.org/vps/ VPS Plan] options, depending on your requirements. We offer a range of VPS plans, and a 10% discount when you pay for 6 months upfront. The main advantage of the VPS over Morty is you get root SSH access, which makes Flask development even easier.

	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==

KazVee: Fix the Moving Your Account link

2025-08-04T02:33:14Z

Fix the Moving Your Account link

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	A new feature currently in beta on the [[:Morty]] server only is the ability for users to restart their Django app themselves. Please note that this feature takes '''at a minimum''' 260 GB memory per day, which will result in a bill of '''$1.91 or more'''.		A new feature currently in beta on the [[:Morty]] server only is the ability for users to restart their Django app themselves. Please note that this feature takes '''at a minimum''' 260 GB memory per day, which will result in a bill of '''$1.91 or more'''.

	WSGI Control Access is no longer available on the [[:Tommy]] and [[:Johnny]] servers. Users who need WSGI Control Access can [[:~~https://wiki.helionet.org/~~Moving_Your_Account \| move their account]] to Morty using our [https://heliohost.org/dashboard/move/ Dashboard page for account moves].		WSGI Control Access is no longer available on the [[:Tommy]] and [[:Johnny]] servers. Users who need WSGI Control Access can [[:Moving_Your_Account \| move their account]] to Morty using our [https://heliohost.org/dashboard/move/ Dashboard page for account moves].

	To try to keep the cost as low as possible, users on Morty also have the option to request that WSGI Control Access be temporarily enabled it to allow for debugging. Once they have completed troubleshooting, they can request for WSGI Control Access to be disabled.		To try to keep the cost as low as possible, users on Morty also have the option to request that WSGI Control Access be temporarily enabled it to allow for debugging. Once they have completed troubleshooting, they can request for WSGI Control Access to be disabled.

KazVee: Add Tutorials category tag to the page

2025-07-13T03:36:12Z

Add Tutorials category tag to the page

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	* This tutorial is adapted from [https://www.helionet.org/index/topic/27585-django-on-tommy/?p=126077 this post] on the HelioNet forum.		* This tutorial is adapted from [https://www.helionet.org/index/topic/27585-django-on-tommy/?p=126077 this post] on the HelioNet forum.
	* A ready-made template using an older Django version (1.11) is available at [https://github.com/rahul-gj/cookiecutter-helio https://github.com/rahul-gj/cookiecutter-helio].		* A ready-made template using an older Django version (1.11) is available at [https://github.com/rahul-gj/cookiecutter-helio https://github.com/rahul-gj/cookiecutter-helio].

			[[Category:Tutorials]]