Example

Rails E-commerce Marketplace: deployment example

Last updated June 15, 2026
Reviewed by Better-PaaS team

A multi-vendor marketplace built with Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and Stripe integration for payments. See how to deploy this stack on your own VPS with Better-PaaS.

Overview

A multi-vendor marketplace built with Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and Stripe integration for payments. This example walks through the complete deployment: repository setup, environment variables, database configuration, domain routing, and production considerations.

What this example covers

This example demonstrates deploying Rails E-commerce Marketplace on Better-PaaS. It includes step-by-step configuration, common pitfalls, and production recommendations. Complexity level: Advanced.

  • Rails configuration
  • Postgres configuration
  • Stripe configuration
  • Marketplace configuration

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have a VPS with Docker installed, a Git repository with your application code, and a domain name you want to use. This example assumes advanced familiarity with deployment concepts.

Deployment steps

Follow these steps to deploy Rails E-commerce Marketplace on your Better-PaaS instance. The process typically takes 10-30 minutes depending on your familiarity with the stack.

  • Connect your Git repository
  • Configure environment variables
  • Add required database or cache service
  • Deploy and verify health checks
  • Configure custom domain and HTTPS

FAQ

Is this example suitable for beginners?

This example is rated advanced. Beginners can follow along but may need to reference additional documentation for specific technologies.

Can I modify this example for my use case?

Absolutely. This example is a starting point. Adapt the configuration, environment variables, and services to match your specific requirements.