GESP GUIDE

Student Developer Pack Guide

Heroku - Complete Student Guide

Cloud platform for building, running, and scaling web applications with Git-based deployment.

Student guide based on official documentation. Not affiliated with Heroku or GitHub.

Quick Overview

📊 Key Details

  • Value: $13/month credit
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Category: Cloud Computing
  • Duration: 24 months

✅ Eligibility

Verified student email required

🏷️ Tags

paasdeploymentweb-appsgit

What is Heroku?

Heroku is cloud platform for building, running, and scaling web applications with git-based deployment. This makes it an essential tool for beginner users who want to deploy applications and manage infrastructure.

Key Features

  • Scalable infrastructure
  • Load balancing
  • Database management
  • Monitoring and analytics
  • Security and compliance

How to Redeem Heroku

Step 1: Verify Your GitHub Student Pack

  1. Go to GitHub Education
  2. Click “Get Student Benefits”
  3. Verify your student status with a valid .edu email or student ID
  4. Wait for approval (usually 1-7 business days)

Step 2: Access Heroku

  1. Once approved, visit your GitHub Student Pack dashboard
  2. Find “Heroku” in the partner offers list
  3. Click “Get access” or “Redeem offer”
  4. You’ll be redirected to Heroku’s redemption page

Step 3: Create Heroku Account

  1. Create a new account on Heroku’s website or log in to your existing account
  2. Use your student email address during registration
  3. Verify your email address
  4. Complete your profile setup

Step 4: Apply Student Credits

  1. Navigate to your Heroku Dashboard
  2. Go to Account Settings > Billing
  3. Apply the promotional code from GitHub Student Pack
  4. Verify that your $13/month credit has been applied for 24 months

Getting Started with Heroku

Start using Heroku by exploring its main features:

  1. Install the Heroku CLI
  2. Deploy your first app using Git
  3. Set up environment variables and config vars
  4. Add a database (PostgreSQL) to your app
  5. Monitor your app’s performance and logs

Best Practices

  • Use environment variables for sensitive data
  • Set up proper logging and monitoring
  • Use Git for version control and deployment
  • Start with free tier and scale as needed
  • Regularly backup your database

Common Issues and Solutions

Issue: “Student verification failed”

Solution: Make sure you’re using the same email address for both your GitHub Student Pack and Heroku account. Contact Heroku support if verification fails.

Issue: “Credits not showing in billing”

Solution: Check that your promotional code was applied correctly. It may take 24-48 hours for credits to appear in your billing dashboard.

Issue: “App deployment failed”

Solution: Check your application logs using heroku logs --tail and ensure all dependencies are properly specified in your requirements file.

Additional Resources

Support

If you need help with Heroku: