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🚀 Video Overview:
In this tutorial, we will dive into the world of seamless cloud deployment of our Nakama gaming server. I will be discussing the powerful combination of DigitalOcean and Droplets to take games (and projects in general) to new heights!

🔍 What's Covered:
Introduction to DigitalOcean: Explore the features and benefits of DigitalOcean, a user-friendly cloud computing platform designed for developers.
Setting Up Your Account: Step-by-step guide on creating your DigitalOcean account and getting started with your first Droplet.
Understanding Droplets: Unravel the magic of Droplets – scalable and customizable virtual machines that empower your applications.
Deploying Applications: Learn how to deploy your websites, applications, and services effortlessly using Droplets.

💡 Why DigitalOcean & Droplets?
Cost-Effective: Discover how DigitalOcean provides cost-effective solutions without compromising on performance.
Developer-Friendly: Explore the platform's developer-friendly interface and tools tailored for smoother workflows.
Reliability: Learn about the robustness and reliability of Droplets for hosting a variety of applications.

🛠️ Technologies Used:
Nakama
Digital Ocean
Docker
Flutter
VSCode
Dart

📚 Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of Nakama and what it is exactly. If this is your first time hearing about Nakama, consider watching my previous video where I discussed Nakama in more detail, (check the Related Resources section for links down below).

🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:26 - Overview
02:45 - Create Digital Ocean Project
05:10 - Choose Region For Droplet
06:40 - Choose An Image For Droplet
07:30 - Choose Size For Droplet
09:01 - Add Volume For Droplet
09:25 - Choose Authentication Method For Droplet
10:14 - Optional Additional Services For Droplet
10:54 - Finalise Details For Droplet
12:16 - Add API Files via Droplet Console
14:53 - Run Console Configuration Commands
17:21 - Build Docker Container
17:47 - View Nakama Dashboard On New Droplet
18:22 - Test App
21:10 - Outro

📄 Related Resources:
Source Code: [ https://github.com/trey-a-hope/GiftGr... ]
Nakama | Build An Online Gaming Backend via Flutter & Docker | User Authentication & Leaderboards: [    • Nakama | Build An Online Gaming Backe...   ]

💡 Tip:
Ensure to watch the video till the end for a comprehensive understanding and some pro tips on using the Nakama and Digital Ocean effectively.

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