DEPLOYMENT CHECKLIST
====================

Pre-Deployment:
[ ] Backup current database (if any)
[ ] Review .env.production settings
[ ] Verify requirements.txt is complete
[ ] Test database import locally

Database Setup:
[ ] Create MySQL database in cPanel
[ ] Create MySQL user
[ ] Grant all privileges to user
[ ] Import database_mysql.sql
[ ] Verify tables created successfully

File Upload:
[ ] Upload all files via FTP/cPanel File Manager
[ ] Verify passenger_wsgi.py is in root
[ ] Rename .env.production to .env
[ ] Update .env with actual credentials

Python Application Setup:
[ ] Create Python App in cPanel
[ ] Set Python version (3.11+)
[ ] Configure application root path
[ ] Set startup file to passenger_wsgi.py
[ ] Install requirements.txt

Django Configuration:
[ ] Run: python manage.py migrate
[ ] Run: python manage.py collectstatic --noinput
[ ] Create superuser: python manage.py createsuperuser
[ ] Restart app: touch passenger_wsgi.py

Security:
[ ] Verify DEBUG=False
[ ] Install SSL certificate
[ ] Test HTTPS redirect
[ ] Verify ALLOWED_HOSTS is correct
[ ] Check SECRET_KEY is secure and unique

Testing:
[ ] Visit homepage
[ ] Test login/logout
[ ] Test user registration
[ ] Test admin panel
[ ] Test contact form
[ ] Verify static files loading
[ ] Check all major features

Post-Deployment:
[ ] Setup automated backups
[ ] Configure monitoring/alerts
[ ] Document any custom configurations
[ ] Update DNS if needed
[ ] Test email functionality (if configured)

Notes:
- Keep a copy of .env file secure
- Monitor error logs in cPanel
- Test thoroughly before going live
- Have rollback plan ready