# Production Deployment Checklist

## Pre-Deployment Checklist

### Security Review
- [ ] All API keys and secrets are stored in environment variables
- [ ] No hardcoded secrets in codebase
- [ ] HTTPS is enforced in production
- [ ] Security headers are properly configured
- [ ] Input validation is implemented for all user inputs
- [ ] Rate limiting is enabled for all API endpoints
- [ ] Authentication and authorization are properly implemented
- [ ] SQL injection prevention is in place
- [ ] XSS protection is configured
- [ ] CSRF protection is enabled

### Database Security
- [ ] Row Level Security (RLS) policies are implemented
- [ ] Database access is restricted to authorized users only
- [ ] Database connection strings are secured
- [ ] Backup encryption is enabled
- [ ] Database audit logging is configured

### Privacy Compliance
- [ ] GDPR compliance features are implemented
- [ ] Cookie consent banner is deployed
- [ ] Privacy policy is accessible
- [ ] Data retention policies are configured
- [ ] User data export/deletion endpoints are functional
- [ ] Age verification is implemented

### Performance Optimization
- [ ] Database queries are optimized
- [ ] Indexes are properly configured
- [ ] Caching strategies are implemented
- [ ] Image optimization is enabled
- [ ] CDN is configured for static assets
- [ ] Bundle size is optimized
- [ ] Critical rendering path is optimized

### Monitoring and Logging
- [ ] Error tracking (Sentry) is configured
- [ ] Application logging is implemented
- [ ] Performance monitoring is enabled
- [ ] Uptime monitoring is configured
- [ ] Security event logging is active
- [ ] Business metrics tracking is implemented

### Backup and Recovery
- [ ] Automated backups are scheduled
- [ ] Backup integrity verification is working
- [ ] Disaster recovery procedures are documented
- [ ] Recovery procedures have been tested
- [ ] Backup retention policies are configured

### Testing
- [ ] All unit tests are passing
- [ ] Integration tests are passing
- [ ] Security tests are passing
- [ ] Performance tests are satisfactory
- [ ] Accessibility tests are passing
- [ ] Cross-browser compatibility is verified
- [ ] Mobile responsiveness is tested
- [ ] Load testing is completed

## Environment Setup

### Production Environment Variables
Create a `.env.production` file with the following variables:

```bash
# Supabase Configuration
SUPABASE_URL=https://your-project-id.supabase.co
SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your-production-anon-key
SUPABASE_SERVICE_KEY=your-production-service-key
SUPABASE_ACCESS_TOKEN=your-production-access-token

# Stripe Configuration
STRIPE_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=pk_live_your-live-publishable-key
STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=sk_live_your-live-secret-key
STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET=whsec_your-live-webhook-secret

# Application Configuration
NODE_ENV=production
PUBLIC_APP_URL=https://portal.blackcanyontickets.com

# Email Configuration
RESEND_API_KEY=re_your-production-resend-key

# Error Monitoring
SENTRY_DSN=https://your-production-sentry-dsn@sentry.io/project-id
SENTRY_RELEASE=1.0.0
```

### DNS Configuration
- [ ] Domain is properly configured
- [ ] SSL certificate is installed and valid
- [ ] DNS records are pointing to production servers
- [ ] CDN is configured if applicable

### Server Configuration
- [ ] Production server is properly sized
- [ ] Operating system is updated and secured
- [ ] Firewall rules are configured
- [ ] SSH access is secured
- [ ] Log rotation is configured
- [ ] Monitoring agents are installed

## Deployment Steps

### 1. Pre-Deployment Verification
```bash
# Run all tests
npm test

# Run type checking
npm run typecheck

# Run linting
npm run lint

# Build production version
npm run build

# Verify build artifacts
ls -la dist/
```

### 2. Database Migration
```bash
# Backup current database
node scripts/backup.js create pre-deployment

# Run database migrations
npm run db:migrate

# Verify database schema
npm run db:verify
```

### 3. Application Deployment
```bash
# Deploy to production server
rsync -avz --exclude node_modules . user@server:/path/to/app

# Install dependencies
npm ci --production

# Build application
npm run build

# Restart application services
sudo systemctl restart app-service
```

### 4. Post-Deployment Verification
```bash
# Verify system integrity
node scripts/backup.js verify

# Check application health
curl -f https://portal.blackcanyontickets.com/health

# Verify key functionality
npm run test:integration:production
```

### 5. Enable Production Services
```bash
# Start backup scheduler
node scripts/backup.js schedule &

# Enable monitoring
sudo systemctl enable monitoring-agent
sudo systemctl start monitoring-agent

# Configure log forwarding
sudo systemctl enable log-forwarder
sudo systemctl start log-forwarder
```

## Post-Deployment Checklist

### Immediate Verification (0-30 minutes)
- [ ] Website is accessible via HTTPS
- [ ] User registration is working
- [ ] User login is working
- [ ] Event creation is functional
- [ ] Ticket purchasing is working
- [ ] Email notifications are sent
- [ ] QR code generation is working
- [ ] Payment processing is functional
- [ ] Error tracking is receiving data
- [ ] Performance monitoring is active

### Extended Verification (30 minutes - 2 hours)
- [ ] All user flows are tested
- [ ] Payment webhook processing is working
- [ ] Email delivery is confirmed
- [ ] Database performance is acceptable
- [ ] Security headers are present
- [ ] SSL certificate is valid
- [ ] Backup system is running
- [ ] Monitoring alerts are configured
- [ ] Log aggregation is working

### Business Validation (2-24 hours)
- [ ] Test ticket purchase end-to-end
- [ ] Verify organizer onboarding process
- [ ] Test QR code scanning functionality
- [ ] Confirm payout processing
- [ ] Validate reporting features
- [ ] Test customer support workflows
- [ ] Verify accessibility compliance
- [ ] Confirm GDPR compliance features

## Rollback Procedures

### Immediate Rollback (Critical Issues)
```bash
# 1. Switch to previous deployment
sudo systemctl stop app-service
sudo ln -sfn /path/to/previous/deployment /path/to/current
sudo systemctl start app-service

# 2. Restore database if needed
node scripts/backup.js restore <backup-id> --confirm

# 3. Verify functionality
curl -f https://portal.blackcanyontickets.com/health
```

### Partial Rollback (Specific Features)
```bash
# Disable problematic features via feature flags
# Update configuration to disable specific functionality
# Restart application with updated config
```

## Monitoring and Alerting

### Critical Alerts
- [ ] Database connection failures
- [ ] Payment processing errors
- [ ] High error rates (>5%)
- [ ] Response time degradation (>5 seconds)
- [ ] SSL certificate expiration
- [ ] Backup failures
- [ ] Security incidents

### Warning Alerts
- [ ] High memory usage (>80%)
- [ ] High CPU usage (>80%)
- [ ] Low disk space (<20%)
- [ ] Slow database queries (>1 second)
- [ ] Email delivery failures
- [ ] Unusual traffic patterns

### Business Metrics
- [ ] Daily active users
- [ ] Ticket sales volume
- [ ] Revenue tracking
- [ ] Conversion rates
- [ ] Error rates by feature
- [ ] Customer satisfaction scores

## Maintenance Procedures

### Daily Maintenance
- [ ] Review system health dashboard
- [ ] Check backup success status
- [ ] Monitor error rates and performance
- [ ] Review security logs
- [ ] Verify payment processing

### Weekly Maintenance
- [ ] Review and analyze logs
- [ ] Check system resource usage
- [ ] Verify backup integrity
- [ ] Update security monitoring rules
- [ ] Review business metrics

### Monthly Maintenance
- [ ] Security updates and patches
- [ ] Database performance optimization
- [ ] Backup retention cleanup
- [ ] Disaster recovery testing
- [ ] Performance benchmarking
- [ ] Security audit
- [ ] Business continuity review

## Documentation Updates

### Post-Deployment Documentation
- [ ] Update deployment procedures
- [ ] Document any configuration changes
- [ ] Update monitoring procedures
- [ ] Record lessons learned
- [ ] Update emergency contacts
- [ ] Document troubleshooting procedures

### Knowledge Base Updates
- [ ] Update user documentation
- [ ] Document API changes
- [ ] Update administrator guides
- [ ] Record operational procedures
- [ ] Update security policies

## Compliance Verification

### Security Compliance
- [ ] OWASP Top 10 compliance verified
- [ ] Security headers are properly configured
- [ ] Input validation is working
- [ ] Authentication is secure
- [ ] Authorization is properly implemented

### Privacy Compliance
- [ ] GDPR compliance features tested
- [ ] Cookie consent is functional
- [ ] Data retention policies active
- [ ] User rights endpoints working
- [ ] Privacy policy is accessible

### Business Compliance
- [ ] Terms of service are accessible
- [ ] Refund policies are implemented
- [ ] Age verification is working
- [ ] Accessibility standards met
- [ ] Consumer protection laws followed

## Emergency Procedures

### Emergency Contacts
- **System Administrator**: [Phone/Email]
- **Database Administrator**: [Phone/Email]
- **Security Officer**: [Phone/Email]
- **Business Owner**: [Phone/Email]
- **Payment Processor Support**: [Phone/Email]

### Emergency Procedures
1. **Complete Service Outage**
   - Activate incident response team
   - Communicate with stakeholders
   - Implement disaster recovery procedures
   - Document incident timeline

2. **Security Incident**
   - Isolate affected systems
   - Preserve evidence
   - Notify relevant authorities
   - Implement containment measures

3. **Data Breach**
   - Follow data breach response plan
   - Notify affected users within 72 hours
   - Report to regulatory authorities
   - Implement remediation measures

## Sign-off

### Technical Sign-off
- [ ] **System Administrator**: _________________ Date: _______
- [ ] **Database Administrator**: _________________ Date: _______
- [ ] **Security Officer**: _________________ Date: _______
- [ ] **Quality Assurance**: _________________ Date: _______

### Business Sign-off
- [ ] **Product Owner**: _________________ Date: _______
- [ ] **Business Owner**: _________________ Date: _______
- [ ] **Legal/Compliance**: _________________ Date: _______

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