DevOpsForge: Visual Docker Compose & Caddy reverse proxy builder for Django

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Hi everyone,

Setting up a robust Docker workflow for Django (managing Gunicorn, PostgreSQL, static files, and reverse proxy SSL) often requires piecing together configs from multiple outdated blog posts.

I built a free, 100% client-side tool called DevOpsForge to make this visual and straightforward:

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Django + Postgres + Caddy Preset: Production Django Docker Compose with PostgreSQL & Gunicorn | DevOpsForge

What it does:

  • Interactive Architecture: Select Django, choose your database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite), caching (Redis), and proxy (Caddy with auto-SSL or Nginx).
  • Multi-stage Dockerfile: Generates a lightweight, secure container for Python/Gunicorn.
  • Paired Reverse Proxy: Auto-generates the corresponding Caddyfile or nginx.conf alongside the docker-compose.yml.
  • Zero Backend: Runs entirely in your browser with no tracking or data retention.

Would love feedback from fellow Django developers on:

  1. Are there specific environment variables or healthcheck parameters you recommend adding by default for Gunicorn?
  2. Would built-in Celery + Celery Beat container presets be helpful?

Thanks for taking a look!