rails-instructions rails-deployment.instructions.md

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Deployment guidance for Rails applications using Kamal, a tool that runs containerized apps on servers over SSH. It covers configuration, secrets, server setup, and deployment practices.

In plain words
What is it for?
Use it to prepare `config/deploy.yml`, check Docker and SSH prerequisites, manage environment settings, and plan Kamal deployments to servers.
Why use it?
It gives a clear way to deploy Rails apps without managing a complex platform such as Kubernetes. It also helps keep deployment settings version-controlled and supports rolling updates and rollback.

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Rails Deployment with Kamal

Core Philosophy

  • Deploy containerized Rails applications without complexity
  • Use Kamal for zero-downtime deployments
  • Keep deployment configuration simple and version controlled
  • Leverage Docker without becoming a Docker expert
  • Deploy anywhere with SSH access

Kamal Principles

  • One command deployments with automatic rollback
  • Built-in health checks and rolling updates
  • Integrated secret management
  • No Kubernetes complexity needed
  • Direct SSH-based deployment to servers

Configuration Strategy

  • Keep all deployment config in config/deploy.yml
  • Use environment-specific settings wisely
  • Store secrets securely with Kamal's encryption
  • Version control deployment configuration
  • Document server requirements clearly

Server Prerequisites

  • Ensure servers have Docker installed
  • Configure SSH access for deployment user
  • Set up firewall rules appropriately
  • Prepare SSL certificates if needed
  • Verify sufficient disk space and memory

Environment Management

  • Use Kamal's built-in environment variable handling
  • Separate secrets from non-sensitive configuration
  • Use .env files for local development only
  • Leverage Rails credentials for application secrets
  • Keep production passwords out of version control

Container Strategy

  • Build minimal production Docker images
  • Use multi-stage builds to reduce size
  • Install only production dependencies
  • Configure proper health check endpoints
  • Set appropriate resource limits

Database Configuration

  • Use managed databases when possible
  • Configure connection pooling appropriately
  • Set up automated backups
  • Use read replicas for scaling
  • Handle database migrations carefully

Asset Management

  • Precompile assets during Docker build
  • Use CDN for asset delivery
  • Configure proper cache headers
  • Compress assets appropriately
  • Handle asset versioning correctly

Health Checks

  • Implement /up endpoint for health monitoring
  • Check database connectivity
  • Verify background job processing
  • Monitor external service dependencies
  • Return appropriate status codes

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