Migrating a Flask Blog from SQLite to MySQL: A Low-Risk Production Checklist
A practical, low-risk path for moving a Flask blog from SQLite to MySQL with backups, schema creation, data import, cutover, and rollback.
Tags: Server Deployment
Reliable SQLite Backups for Blogs: Copying, Verification, and Restore Drills
SQLite is fine for small blogs, but backups must include the database, uploads, configuration, verification checks, and regular restore drills.
Flask Blog Log Troubleshooting: From 500 Errors to Slow Requests
A practical troubleshooting workflow for small Flask blogs: separate proxy failures, application errors, database issues, and slow requests before changing code.
A Minimal Production Deployment for a Flask Blog: Gunicorn, Nginx, and systemd
A practical production baseline for a Flask blog: run the app behind Gunicorn, let Nginx handle public traffic and static files, keep the service alive with systemd, and avoid common proxy and HTTPS mistakes.
Production Deployment Checklist for a Flask Blog: Gunicorn, systemd, Nginx, and Sitemap Submission
A practical production deployment checklist for a Flask blog: run the app behind Gunicorn, supervise it with systemd, place Nginx in front, and connect publishing with sitemap submission so new articles are discoverable faster.