Deployment

Deploy your application to production with confidence using our comprehensive deployment guides covering multiple platforms, environments, and best practices.

Overview

This deployment documentation is organized into focused sections to help you navigate specific aspects of application deployment:

Core Deployment Topics

Maintenance & Operations

Standards & Best Practices

Quick Start

Get your application deployed quickly with these essential steps:

1. Choose Your Platform

• Vercel: Best for Next.js applications with zero configuration
• Railway: Full-stack applications with integrated databases
• Docker: Containerized deployment for any platform

2. Configure Environment

Set up your production environment variables:

DATABASE_URL="your_production_database_url"
NEXTAUTH_SECRET="your-super-secret-32-character-string"
NEXTAUTH_URL="https://yourdomain.com"

3. Build & Deploy

npm run build    # Build for production
npm run deploy   # Deploy to your chosen platform

4. Monitor & Maintain

• Set up health checks and monitoring
• Configure automated backups
• Implement security best practices

Deployment Checklist

Before deploying to production, ensure you have:

• Environment Configuration: All required environment variables set
• Database Setup: Production database configured and migrated
• Security: Security headers and authentication configured
• Performance: Application optimized for production
• Monitoring: Health checks and error tracking implemented
• Backup Strategy: Automated backups configured
• Testing: All tests passing in production-like environment

Getting Help

If you encounter issues during deployment:

1. Check the Troubleshooting Guide for common problems
2. Review platform-specific documentation in the Production Deployment section
3. Verify your configuration using the Environment Configuration guide
4. Monitor application health using the Monitoring & Logging section

Each section provides detailed, practical guidance to help you deploy and maintain your application successfully in production.