How can I deploy my Django project to GitHub Pages?

How can I deploy my Django project to GitHub Pages?

Deploying a Django project to GitHub Pages isn't straightforward since GitHub Pages is designed for static sites. However, you can use a static site generator or export your Django app as static files. Would you like to know how to do that?

Yes, please explain how to export my Django app as static files.

You can use the django-distill package to generate static files from your Django app. First, install it using pip, then configure it in your settings. After that, run the command to create the static files.

What are the steps to install django-distill?

To install django-distill, run pip install django-distill in your terminal. Then, add 'django_distill' to your INSTALLED_APPS in the settings.py file.

Can I use GitHub Actions to automate the deployment?

Yes, you can set up GitHub Actions to automate the deployment process. You would create a workflow file that builds your static files and pushes them to the gh-pages branch.