# Production Release Documentation Index

**Version:** 1.0.0
**Date:** January 30, 2026
**Project:** TraceRTM
**Status:** Documentation Complete - Implementation In Progress

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## Quick Start

**Want to know what needs to be done?** Start here:
- [`RELEASE_READINESS_CHECKLIST.md`](./RELEASE_READINESS_CHECKLIST.md) - Overall progress and timeline

**About to run tests?** Start here:
- [`PRODUCTION_TESTING_GUIDE.md`](./PRODUCTION_TESTING_GUIDE.md) - All testing procedures

**Preparing to deploy?** Start here:
- [`DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md`](./DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md) - Deployment procedures and runbooks

**Concerned about security?** Start here:
- [`SECURITY_AUDIT_CHECKLIST.md`](./SECURITY_AUDIT_CHECKLIST.md) - Security validation

**Need to understand performance?** Start here:
- [`LOAD_TESTING_GUIDE.md`](./LOAD_TESTING_GUIDE.md) - Load testing and performance

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## Documentation Structure

### 1. Release Planning & Overview

#### [`PRODUCTION_RELEASE_GUIDE.md`](./PRODUCTION_RELEASE_GUIDE.md)
**Purpose:** Comprehensive pre-release checklist and procedures

**Contents:**
- Pre-release checklist (code quality, dependencies, configuration)
- Documentation requirements (user, developer, release notes)
- Testing strategy overview
- Security validation procedures
- Performance testing requirements
- Deployment procedures
- Post-release monitoring

**Use When:** Planning the overall release process

**Key Sections:**
- Code Quality (13 items)
- Testing Strategy (unit, integration, E2E, regression)
- Security Validation (OWASP Top 10)
- Performance Metrics (frontend and backend targets)

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#### [`RELEASE_READINESS_CHECKLIST.md`](./RELEASE_READINESS_CHECKLIST.md)
**Purpose:** Track release progress and sign-offs

**Contents:**
- Release status dashboard
- Pre-release phase checklist (docs, testing, security)
- Load testing phase checklist
- Final validation phase checklist
- Deployment phase checklist
- Sign-off tracking
- Critical path items
- Risk assessment
- Timeline

**Use When:**
- Daily status updates
- Tracking completion progress
- Managing dependencies

**Key Metrics:**
- Overall: IN PROGRESS (15-25% complete)
- Documentation: 15% complete
- Testing: 40% complete
- Security: 25% complete
- Performance: Pending
- Deployment: Pending

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### 2. Testing & Quality Assurance

#### [`PRODUCTION_TESTING_GUIDE.md`](./PRODUCTION_TESTING_GUIDE.md)
**Purpose:** Comprehensive testing procedures and execution plan

**Contents:**
- Test suite inventory (758 test files, 71+ E2E tests)
- Pre-release testing checklist
- Unit & integration test procedures
- Component testing procedures
- E2E testing procedures
- Security testing (OWASP Top 10)
- Database validation
- Performance baselines
- Load testing procedure
- Accessibility testing
- Cross-browser testing
- Data migration testing
- Test result documentation template

**Use When:**
- Running pre-release tests
- Documenting test results
- Validating coverage

**Key Test Categories:**
- Authentication & Security (8 tests)
- Core Functionality (15 tests)
- Advanced Features (10 tests)
- Performance & Accessibility (8 tests)
- Advanced Workflows (5 tests)

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### 3. Security & Compliance

#### [`SECURITY_AUDIT_CHECKLIST.md`](./SECURITY_AUDIT_CHECKLIST.md)
**Purpose:** Comprehensive security audit and validation

**Contents:**
- Authentication & access control (1.1-1.3)
- Data protection & encryption (2.1-2.3)
- Input validation & injection prevention (3.1-3.3)
- API security (4.1-4.3)
- Error handling & logging (5.1-5.3)
- Infrastructure security (6.1-6.3)
- Dependency management (7.1-7.2)
- OWASP Top 10 2023 coverage (A01-A10)
- Compliance & standards
- Testing & verification
- Audit results summary
- Remediation plan

**Use When:**
- Conducting security audit
- Validating OWASP compliance
- Assessing vulnerabilities
- Planning remediation

**Key Audit Areas:**
- OWASP A01: Broken Access Control
- OWASP A02: Cryptographic Failures
- OWASP A03: Injection
- OWASP A04: Insecure Design
- OWASP A05: Security Misconfiguration
- OWASP A06: Vulnerable & Outdated Components
- OWASP A07: Authentication Failures
- OWASP A08: Data Integrity Failures
- OWASP A09: Logging & Monitoring Failures
- OWASP A10: SSRF Prevention

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### 4. Performance & Load Testing

#### [`LOAD_TESTING_GUIDE.md`](./LOAD_TESTING_GUIDE.md)
**Purpose:** Performance validation and load testing procedures

**Contents:**
- Performance targets (frontend and backend metrics)
- Load testing setup (prerequisites, tools)
- Test scenarios (ramp-up, sustained, peak, spike, stress)
- k6 test scripts with examples
- Test execution procedures
- Monitoring setup
- Results analysis
- Optimization recommendations
- Acceptance criteria
- Tools & resources

**Use When:**
- Establishing performance baseline
- Running load tests
- Analyzing results
- Optimizing performance

**Performance Targets:**
- Frontend: Page load <2s, TTI <3s, LCP <2.5s
- Backend: API response <500ms (p95), Query <200ms (p95)
- Load: 100 concurrent @ <500ms, 1000 concurrent @ <1000ms

**Test Scenarios:**
- Ramp-up: 0→100 users over 5 minutes
- Sustained: 100 users for 10 minutes
- Peak: 1000 users for 5 minutes
- Spike: Normal→Peak→Normal (sudden)
- Stress: Gradual increase to failure point

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### 5. Deployment & Operations

#### [`DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md`](./DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md)
**Purpose:** Deployment procedures and operational runbooks

**Contents:**
- Pre-deployment checklist
- Staging deployment procedure
- Production deployment procedure (phases)
- Rollback procedure
- Deployment scripts (health check, smoke tests)
- Monitoring & alerting setup
- Documentation requirements
- Maintenance windows
- Post-deployment support
- Troubleshooting guide
- Deployment calendar
- Sign-off tracking

**Use When:**
- Deploying to staging
- Deploying to production
- Rolling back changes
- Troubleshooting issues

**Deployment Phases:**
1. Database Migration (15 min)
2. Code Deployment (15 min)
3. Validation (10 min)
4. Monitoring (Ongoing)

**Rollback Triggers:**
- Critical feature broken
- Error rate >1%
- Response time >2s
- Database unavailable
- Data corruption
- Security vulnerability

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## Task Assignments & Owners

| Task | Owner | Deadline | Status |
|------|-------|----------|--------|
| Documentation | [TBD] | Jan 31, 2026 | IN PROGRESS |
| Code Quality | [TBD] | Jan 31, 2026 | PENDING |
| Testing Execution | [TBD] | Feb 2, 2026 | PENDING |
| Security Audit | [TBD] | Feb 3, 2026 | PENDING |
| Load Testing | [TBD] | Feb 6, 2026 | PENDING |
| Regression Testing | [TBD] | Feb 7, 2026 | PENDING |
| Staging Deployment | [TBD] | Feb 8, 2026 | PENDING |
| Production Deployment | [TBD] | [TBD] | PENDING |

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## Document Map

```
Release Documentation
├── PRODUCTION_RELEASE_INDEX.md (this file)
├── RELEASE_READINESS_CHECKLIST.md
│   ├── Overall progress tracking
│   ├── Phase-by-phase checklist
│   ├── Timeline and milestones
│   └── Risk assessment
├── PRODUCTION_RELEASE_GUIDE.md
│   ├── Code quality checklist
│   ├── Testing strategy
│   ├── Security validation
│   ├── Performance targets
│   └── Post-release monitoring
├── PRODUCTION_TESTING_GUIDE.md
│   ├── Test inventory
│   ├── Unit testing
│   ├── Integration testing
│   ├── Component testing
│   ├── E2E testing
│   ├── Security testing
│   └── Test result template
├── SECURITY_AUDIT_CHECKLIST.md
│   ├── Authentication & Access Control
│   ├── Data Protection & Encryption
│   ├── Input Validation
│   ├── API Security
│   ├── Error Handling & Logging
│   ├── Infrastructure Security
│   ├── Dependency Management
│   ├── OWASP Top 10 Coverage
│   └── Compliance & Standards
├── LOAD_TESTING_GUIDE.md
│   ├── Performance targets
│   ├── Load testing setup
│   ├── Test scenarios
│   ├── k6 scripts
│   ├── Execution plan
│   ├── Results analysis
│   └── Optimization recommendations
└── DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md
    ├── Pre-deployment checklist
    ├── Staging deployment
    ├── Production deployment
    ├── Rollback procedure
    ├── Monitoring setup
    ├── Troubleshooting guide
    └── Deployment scripts
```

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## Timeline & Milestones

### Week 1: Documentation & Planning (Jan 30 - Feb 1)
- [ ] ✓ Documentation created (Jan 30)
- [ ] Code quality validation (Jan 31)
- [ ] Security audit kickoff (Feb 1)

### Week 2: Testing & Security (Feb 2 - Feb 8)
- [ ] Full test execution (Feb 2-3)
- [ ] Security audit completion (Feb 3)
- [ ] Load testing execution (Feb 4-5)
- [ ] Regression testing (Feb 6-7)
- [ ] Staging deployment (Feb 8)

### Week 3: Final Validation (Feb 9 - Feb 15)
- [ ] Integration testing (Feb 9-10)
- [ ] Final sign-offs (Feb 11)
- [ ] Deployment scheduling (Feb 12)

### Week 4+: Production Deployment
- [ ] Production deployment (TBD)
- [ ] Post-deployment monitoring (ongoing)

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## Success Criteria

### Code Quality
- [ ] Zero TypeScript errors
- [ ] Zero ESLint warnings in src/
- [ ] >90% test coverage
- [ ] All tests passing

### Security
- [ ] Zero critical/high vulnerabilities
- [ ] OWASP Top 10 validation: PASS
- [ ] Security audit: PASS
- [ ] No service role keys in src/

### Performance
- [ ] Page load <2s
- [ ] API response <500ms (p95)
- [ ] Error rate <0.1%
- [ ] Load test (1000 users): PASS

### Testing
- [ ] Unit tests: PASS
- [ ] Integration tests: PASS
- [ ] Component tests: PASS
- [ ] E2E tests: PASS (all 71+)
- [ ] Smoke tests: PASS

### Documentation
- [ ] User documentation: Complete
- [ ] Developer documentation: Complete
- [ ] API documentation: Complete
- [ ] Release notes: Complete
- [ ] Deployment guide: Complete

### Team Readiness
- [ ] Support team trained
- [ ] DevOps ready
- [ ] On-call team designated
- [ ] All sign-offs received

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## Key Statistics

### Test Coverage
- Total test files: 758
- E2E test files: 71+
- Target coverage: >90%

### Documentation
- Documents created: 6 comprehensive guides
- Total guidance pages: 50+
- Checklists: 100+

### Security
- OWASP items: 10
- Critical controls: 40+
- Compliance areas: 3

### Timeline
- Documentation time: 1 day
- Testing time: 5 days
- Security review time: 3 days
- Load testing time: 2 days
- Total pre-release: 2 weeks

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## How to Use This Documentation

### Step 1: Planning (Day 1)
1. Read `RELEASE_READINESS_CHECKLIST.md` to understand overall status
2. Read `PRODUCTION_RELEASE_GUIDE.md` for comprehensive overview
3. Assign owners to each phase

### Step 2: Code Quality (Day 1-2)
1. Follow testing procedures in `PRODUCTION_TESTING_GUIDE.md`
2. Update progress in `RELEASE_READINESS_CHECKLIST.md`
3. Document test results

### Step 3: Security (Day 2-3)
1. Follow audit procedure in `SECURITY_AUDIT_CHECKLIST.md`
2. Address all critical findings
3. Document remediation

### Step 4: Performance (Day 3-4)
1. Follow load testing in `LOAD_TESTING_GUIDE.md`
2. Analyze results and optimize
3. Validate targets are met

### Step 5: Deployment (Day 4-5)
1. Review `DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md`
2. Prepare infrastructure
3. Execute deployment when ready

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## Important Links

### Code Quality
- Type checking: `bun run type-check`
- Linting: `bun run lint:fix`
- Formatting: `bun run format`
- Testing: `bun run test:run`

### Testing
- E2E tests: `/frontend/apps/web/e2e/`
- Test configuration: `/frontend/apps/web/playwright.config.ts`
- Test utilities: `/frontend/apps/web/src/__tests__/`

### Deployment
- Frontend app: `/frontend/apps/web/`
- Backend: `/backend/` (if exists)
- Environment config: `/.env.example`

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## Support & Escalation

### Questions?
1. Review relevant guide section
2. Check success criteria
3. Contact task owner
4. Escalate to Tech Lead if blocking

### Issues Found?
1. Document in `RELEASE_READINESS_CHECKLIST.md`
2. Assess risk (Critical/High/Medium/Low)
3. Create issue and assign owner
4. Add to remediation plan

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## Document Metadata

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Created | January 30, 2026 |
| Last Updated | January 30, 2026 |
| Status | Documentation Complete |
| Phase | Planning & Preparation |
| Total Pages | 50+ |
| Total Checklists | 100+ |
| Test Files Referenced | 758 |
| E2E Tests Referenced | 71+ |

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## Next Immediate Actions

1. **Today (Jan 30):**
   - [ ] Review all documentation
   - [ ] Assign task owners
   - [ ] Schedule kickoff meeting

2. **Tomorrow (Jan 31):**
   - [ ] Run code quality checks
   - [ ] Complete type checking
   - [ ] Run linting and formatting

3. **By Feb 3:**
   - [ ] Complete security audit
   - [ ] Address critical findings
   - [ ] Begin load testing

4. **By Feb 8:**
   - [ ] Complete all testing
   - [ ] Deploy to staging
   - [ ] Obtain all sign-offs

5. **Deployment Day (TBD):**
   - [ ] Execute deployment
   - [ ] Run smoke tests
   - [ ] Monitor systems
   - [ ] Notify stakeholders

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## Document Index

### For Team Leads
- Start with: `RELEASE_READINESS_CHECKLIST.md`
- Reference: `PRODUCTION_RELEASE_GUIDE.md`

### For QA/Test Engineers
- Start with: `PRODUCTION_TESTING_GUIDE.md`
- Reference: `SECURITY_AUDIT_CHECKLIST.md`

### For Security Engineers
- Start with: `SECURITY_AUDIT_CHECKLIST.md`
- Reference: `PRODUCTION_RELEASE_GUIDE.md` (Security section)

### For DevOps Engineers
- Start with: `DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md`
- Reference: `LOAD_TESTING_GUIDE.md`

### For Product Managers
- Start with: `RELEASE_READINESS_CHECKLIST.md`
- Reference: `PRODUCTION_RELEASE_GUIDE.md`

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**Status:** Ready for Implementation
**Next Review:** January 31, 2026
**Contact:** [Release Manager TBD]
