Deployment checklist

Before deployment, verify dependencies, tests, environment variables, database migrations, health checks, logs, and secret handling.

• Use a supported Node.js LTS release.
• Run automated tests.
• Use HTTPS.
• Configure process restart and monitoring.
• Back up important databases.
• Review dependency vulnerabilities.

Deep dive

Before going live

• Run tests.
• Install with the lock file.
• Configure production environment variables.
• Apply database migrations safely.
• Verify health endpoints.
• Confirm logs and monitoring.
• Review authentication and authorization.
• Confirm backups and rollback procedures.