feat: Add Heroku to DigitalOcean migration technical guide#986
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Complete migration guide covering: - Cost comparison analysis (60-88% savings) - Zero-downtime migration strategy (4 phases) - App Platform setup and deployment - Managed Database (PostgreSQL) with replication - Managed Redis caching - Spaces (S3-compatible) object storage - Infrastructure as Code with Terraform - CI/CD with GitHub Actions - Monitoring and observability - Cost optimization tips - Common gotchas and troubleshooting - Real-world Rails + Sidekiq migration example Includes DigitalOcean affiliate link for $200 credits.
…n guide - Added full Coolify installation and setup section - Included step-by-step Droplet configuration - Added database migration instructions (PostgreSQL, Redis) - Detailed cost comparison showing 94-97% savings vs Heroku - Updated TLDR and conclusion to mention Coolify option - Provided hybrid approach (Coolify for staging, App Platform for prod) - All DigitalOcean affiliate links included
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- Converted bullet-point lists to flowing prose - Added context and reasoning for each step - Improved readability and engagement - Maintained all technical accuracy and details - Preserved DigitalOcean affiliate links throughout
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Comprehensive technical migration guide for teams moving from Heroku to DigitalOcean. Focuses on maintaining managed services convenience while reducing infrastructure costs by 60-88%.
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