# Production Checklist ✅

## 🧹 Code Cleanup Status

### ✅ **Completed**
- [x] Removed build artifacts (`cargo clean`)
- [x] Updated .gitignore to keep `ai_prompt/` folder
- [x] Created proper .gitignore for actix_mvc_app
- [x] Cleaned up debug console.log statements (kept error logs)
- [x] Commented out verbose debug logging
- [x] Maintained essential error handling logs

### 🔧 **Configuration**
- [x] Environment variables properly configured
- [x] Stripe keys configured (test/production)
- [x] Database connection settings
- [x] CORS settings for production domains
- [x] SSL/TLS configuration ready

### 🛡️ **Security**
- [x] Stripe webhook signature verification
- [x] Input validation on all forms
- [x] SQL injection prevention (using ORM)
- [x] XSS protection (template escaping)
- [x] CSRF protection implemented
- [x] Rate limiting configured

### 📊 **Database**
- [x] Database corruption recovery implemented
- [x] Proper error handling for DB operations
- [x] Company status transitions working
- [x] Payment integration with company creation
- [x] Data validation and constraints

### 💳 **Payment System**
- [x] Stripe Elements integration
- [x] Payment intent creation
- [x] Webhook handling for payment confirmation
- [x] Company activation on successful payment
- [x] Error handling for failed payments
- [x] Test card validation working

### 🎨 **User Interface**
- [x] Multi-step form validation
- [x] Real-time form saving to localStorage
- [x] Payment section hidden until ready
- [x] Comprehensive error messages
- [x] Loading states and progress indicators
- [x] Mobile-responsive design

## 🚀 **Pre-Deployment Steps**

### **1. Environment Setup**
```bash
# Set production environment variables
export RUST_ENV=production
export STRIPE_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=pk_live_...
export STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=sk_live_...
export STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET=whsec_...
export DATABASE_URL=production_db_url
```

### **2. Build for Production**
```bash
cargo build --release
```

### **3. Database Migration**
```bash
# Ensure database is properly initialized
# Run any pending migrations
# Verify data integrity
```

### **4. SSL Certificate**
```bash
# Ensure SSL certificates are properly configured
# Test HTTPS endpoints
# Verify webhook endpoints are accessible
```

### **5. Final Testing**
- [ ] Test complete registration flow
- [ ] Test payment processing with real cards
- [ ] Test webhook delivery
- [ ] Test error scenarios
- [ ] Test mobile responsiveness
- [ ] Load testing for concurrent users

## 📋 **Deployment Commands**

### **Docker Deployment**
```bash
# Build production image
docker build -f Dockerfile.prod -t company-registration:latest .

# Run with production config
docker-compose -f docker-compose.prod.yml up -d
```

### **Direct Deployment**
```bash
# Start production server
RUST_ENV=production ./target/release/actix_mvc_app
```

## 🔍 **Post-Deployment Verification**

### **Health Checks**
- [ ] Application starts successfully
- [ ] Database connections working
- [ ] Stripe connectivity verified
- [ ] All endpoints responding
- [ ] SSL certificates valid
- [ ] Webhook endpoints accessible

### **Functional Testing**
- [ ] Complete a test registration
- [ ] Process a test payment
- [ ] Verify company creation
- [ ] Check email notifications (if implemented)
- [ ] Test error scenarios

### **Monitoring**
- [ ] Application logs are being captured
- [ ] Error tracking is working
- [ ] Performance metrics available
- [ ] Database monitoring active

## 📁 **Important Files for Production**

### **Keep These Files**
- `ai_prompt/` - Development assistance
- `payment_plan.md` - Development roadmap
- `PRODUCTION_DEPLOYMENT.md` - Deployment guide
- `STRIPE_SETUP.md` - Payment configuration
- `config/` - Configuration files
- `src/` - Source code
- `static/` - Static assets
- `tests/` - Test files

### **Generated/Temporary Files (Ignored)**
- `target/` - Build artifacts
- `data/*.json` - Test data
- `logs/` - Log files
- `tmp/` - Temporary files
- `.env` - Environment files

## 🎯 **Ready for Production**

The application is now clean and ready for production deployment with:

✅ **Core Features Working**
- Multi-step company registration
- Stripe payment processing
- Database integration
- Error handling and recovery
- Security measures implemented

✅ **Code Quality**
- Debug logs cleaned up
- Proper error handling
- Input validation
- Security best practices

✅ **Documentation**
- Setup guides available
- Configuration documented
- Deployment instructions ready
- Development roadmap planned

## 🚀 **Next Steps After Deployment**

1. **Monitor initial usage** and performance
2. **Implement email notifications** (Option A from payment_plan.md)
3. **Build company dashboard** (Option B from payment_plan.md)
4. **Add document generation** (Option C from payment_plan.md)
5. **Enhance user authentication** (Option D from payment_plan.md)

The foundation is solid - ready to build the next features! 🎉