## prepare local repository for deployment

#### in the directory of your project:

[create a .gitignore file in your project directory](prepare_repo/create_gitignore.md)

[install gunicorn on local environment](prepare_repo/install_gunicorn.md)

[create a requirements.txt file in project directory](prepare_repo/create_requirements.md)

[create a Procfile in your project directory](prepare_repo/create_procfile.md)

[if you're deploying a django app](django_apps/django_apps.md)

[link your local repository with gitlab repository](link_to_gitlab_and_dokku/connect_local_repo_to_gitlab_repo.md)

