Deployment

This document outlines the steps required to deploy the application to a production environment.

Prerequisites

  • Access to the production server
  • Necessary credentials for database and other services
  • The latest version of the application code

Steps

  1. Prepare the Environment:

    • Ensure the production server is running and accessible.
    • Verify that all required software is installed on the server.

  2. Upload the Application:

    • Use SCP or FTP to transfer the application files to the server.
    • Place the files in the appropriate directory.

  3. Configure the Application:

    • Copy the .env.production file to the server, if applicable.
    • Update any environment-specific configuration settings.

  4. Set Up the Database:

    • Create the production database, if not already set up.
    • Run migrations and seed the database with any necessary data.

  5. Start the Application:

    • Depending on the application, this might involve starting a web server, a background job processor, etc.
    • Ensure that all services are running as expected.

  6. Verify the Deployment:

    • Access the application through its public URL to ensure it's running correctly.
    • Check application logs for any errors or warnings.

  7. Monitor the Application:

    • Set up monitoring and alerting tools to keep track of the application's health and performance.

CI/CD Pipeline

We are using vercel in order to deploy app, by merging to main brench the latest version will always be on production. Every branch built will also be visible on vercel

Rollback Plan

In case of any issues, have a rollback plan ready:

  • Keep the previous version of the application ready for deployment.
  • Ensure database backups are taken before the deployment, to restore if necessary.

Conclusion

Following these steps will help ensure a smooth deployment process. Always test thoroughly in a staging environment before deploying to production.