Support

Resources for asking questions, finding answers, and reporting issues related to the buildpack.

The Haskell on Heroku buildpack streamlines the process of deploying Haskell applications to the Heroku platform by leveraging Halcyon to manage dependencies such as GHC and Cabal. This approach eliminates much of the manual configuration typically required when setting up a Haskell environment on a cloud host. Developers can push their code and rely on the buildpack to handle installation, compilation, and deployment in a repeatable manner. The project's documentation and examples provide guidance for getting started with a simple app, while also covering advanced features for more complex projects. The buildpack is designed to be practical and accessible for both newcomers and experienced Haskell developers looking to deploy web applications.

Community support plays an important role in the Haskell on Heroku ecosystem. Developers who encounter questions or run into issues while using the buildpack can turn to the dedicated IRC channel on freenode, where conversations about deployment challenges and solutions take place. This channel serves as a gathering place for users to share their experiences and help one another troubleshoot problems. Additionally, the project maintains separate issue trackers for the buildpack itself and for its documentation, allowing users to report bugs or suggest improvements in an organized way. These community resources help ensure that the buildpack continues to evolve based on real-world usage and feedback.

The buildpack is published under an open source license, making it freely available for use and modification by the community. Its internals are written in GNU Bash, which keeps the implementation straightforward and allows developers to inspect and understand the deployment process if needed. The project draws inspiration from earlier work in the Haskell deployment space and acknowledges contributions from various developers who have helped shape its direction. For those looking to deploy production Haskell applications, the buildpack offers a reliable foundation that handles the complexities of dependency management and environment setup, letting developers focus on writing code rather than configuring infrastructure.