From e8bbc82b9723aba496ca0ba99dafd1bc180a5cc9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Your Name Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:30:10 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update --- STAGING.md | 37 ------------------------------------- 1 file changed, 37 deletions(-) diff --git a/STAGING.md b/STAGING.md index 6e19c263..d8f3cf76 100644 --- a/STAGING.md +++ b/STAGING.md @@ -1,38 +1 @@ # Setting Up a Staging Environment for Dropship V2 - -This guide outlines the process of setting up a staging environment for the Dropship V2 project. A staging environment allows you to test changes in a production-like setting before deploying to the live site. - -## Prerequisites - -- A separate server or hosting environment for staging (e.g., a separate Heroku app) -- Access to a staging database (can be a separate database on the same server as production) - -## Steps to Set Up Staging - -1. Clone the repository on your staging server -2. Create a new branch for staging -3. Set up environment variables for staging -4. Install dependencies -5. Run database migrations -6. Collect static files -7. Set up a process manager (e.g., Gunicorn) to run the application -8. Configure your web server (e.g., Nginx) to serve the application - -## Deploying to Staging - -1. Push changes to the staging branch -2. On your staging server, pull the changes -3. Restart your application server - -## Testing in Staging - -- Perform thorough testing of all features in the staging environment -- Test with a copy of production data (be sure to anonymize sensitive information) -- Verify that all third-party integrations work correctly in the staging environment - -## Promoting Staging to Production - -1. Merge the staging branch into main -2. Deploy the main branch to your production environment - -Remember to always test thoroughly in staging before deploying to production.