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Developer Documentation

Documentation

Everything you need to build, deploy, and scale applications on Orbitra. From quick start guides to advanced configurations.

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Getting Started

Deploy your first application in minutes

1

Create Your Account

Sign up for a free account and get instant access to our global infrastructure. No credit card required for the trial period.

$ curl -X POST https://api.example.com/signup
2

Install CLI

Install the Orbitra CLI tool to manage your infrastructure from the command line.

$ npm install -g @orbitra/cli
3

Authenticate

Connect your CLI to your account using your API key from the dashboard.

$ orbitra auth login
4

Deploy Application

Deploy your first application with a single command. We'll handle the rest.

$ orbitra deploy ./my-app
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Platform Guides

Comprehensive guides for all platform features

☁️ Cloud Infrastructure

  • Virtual machines and containers
  • Kubernetes orchestration
  • Serverless functions

🎛️ Resource Management

  • Resource allocation and limits
  • Monitoring and metrics
  • Cost optimization

🌐 Networking

  • VPC and private networks
  • Load balancers and CDN
  • DNS management

💾 Storage Solutions

  • Block storage and volumes
  • Object storage (S3-compatible)
  • Database backups

API Documentation

RESTful API with comprehensive documentation

Authentication

All API requests require authentication using API keys or OAuth 2.0 tokens.

// Example request
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
https://api.example.com/v1/resources

Rate Limits

  • Free tier: 1,000 requests/hour
  • Pro tier: 10,000 requests/hour
  • Enterprise: Custom limits

Common Endpoints

GET /v1/resources

List all resources

POST /v1/resources

Create new resource

PUT /v1/resources/:id

Update resource

DELETE /v1/resources/:id

Delete resource

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SDK & Integration

Official SDKs for your favorite languages

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JavaScript/Node.js

npm install @orbitra/sdk

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Python

pip install orbitra

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Go

go get github.com/orbitra/sdk

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Ruby

gem install orbitra

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Quick Example (Node.js)

// Initialize the SDK
const Orbitra = require('@orbitra/sdk');
const client = new Orbitra({ apiKey: 'your-api-key' });

// Deploy an application
const deployment = await client.deploy({
name: 'my-app',
region: 'us-east-1',
image: 'node:18'
});
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Deployment & Infrastructure

Multiple deployment options for every use case

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Git Integration

Connect your GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repository for automatic deployments on every push.

  • Auto-deploy on commit
  • Preview deployments
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CI/CD Pipeline

Integrate with your existing CI/CD tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions.

  • Custom workflows
  • Automated testing
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Container Deploy

Deploy Docker containers directly from your registry or build from Dockerfile.

  • Docker & OCI support
  • Private registries
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Security & Best Practices

Keep your applications secure and optimized

🛡️ Security Best Practices

  • Use environment variables
    Never hardcode secrets in your code
  • Enable MFA
    Protect your account with two-factor authentication
  • Regular security audits
    Review access logs and permissions regularly

Performance Optimization

  • Use CDN for static assets
    Reduce latency with global edge caching
  • Enable auto-scaling
    Handle traffic spikes automatically
  • Monitor performance metrics
    Track response times and resource usage
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Troubleshooting

Common issues and their solutions

Deployment Failed: Build Error

Check your build logs for specific error messages. Common causes include:

  • • Missing dependencies in package.json
  • • Incorrect build command
  • • Environment variables not set
$ orbitra logs build --tail 100
🔌 Connection Timeout

If you're experiencing connection timeouts:

  • • Verify your firewall settings
  • • Check if the service is running
  • • Ensure correct port configuration
  • • Review network security groups
🐌 Slow Performance

To improve application performance:

  • • Enable caching for static content
  • • Use a CDN for global distribution
  • • Optimize database queries
  • • Scale resources vertically or horizontally
  • • Review application metrics in dashboard
🔑 Authentication Error

If you're getting authentication errors:

  • • Verify your API key is correct
  • • Check if the key has expired
  • • Ensure proper permissions are set
  • • Re-authenticate using: orbitra auth login
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Support & Community

Get help and connect with other developers

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Email Support

Get help from our support team

Contact Support
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Community Forum

Ask questions and share knowledge

Join Forum
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Status Page

Check system status and uptime

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Need More Help?

Our documentation is constantly updated. If you can't find what you're looking for, our support team is here to help 24/7.