Prerequisites

Ensure that the following prerequisites are in place before deploying stevedunn/bindingtodefaultablelist to production:

• C# Development Environment (e.g., Visual Studio)
• .NET SDK compatible with the codebase
• Access to the production server or environment
• Appropriate configurations for connection strings and environment variables

Step-by-Step Deployment Guide

Step 1: Build the Project

Navigate to the root directory of the bindingtodefaultablelist project and build the application. Use the command:

dotnet build

This command compiles the project and ensures that all dependencies are met.

Step 2: Publish the Application

Next, publish the application to prepare it for deployment. Use the command with the appropriate runtime identifier for your production environment:

dotnet publish -c Release -r linux-x64 --self-contained

Replace linux-x64 with your target runtime as necessary (e.g., win-x64 for Windows).

Step 3: Configure Environment Settings

Ensure that all environment settings are correctly configured. This typically includes:

• Connection strings for databases
• API keys or secrets
• Any necessary configuration files

For example, set environment variables in your production environment:

export DatabaseConnectionString="YourProductionDatabaseConnection"
export ApiKey="YourProductionApiKey"

Step 4: Transfer Published Files

Transfer the published files to your production server. You can use SCP, FTP, or any other file transfer method. For example, using SCP:

scp -r ./bin/Release/net6.0/linux-x64/publish/ user@yourserver:/var/www/bindingtodefaultablelist/

Step 5: Update Server Configuration

Modify the server configuration to point to the new deployment directory. For web applications, ensure the web server is aware of the new application directory. For example, in an Nginx configuration:

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name yourdomain.com;

    location / {
        root /var/www/bindingtodefaultablelist/;
        index index.html index.htm;
        
        try_files $uri $uri/ /index.html;
    }
}

Step 6: Start the Application

Depending on the type of application, start it using the preferred process manager or framework. If the application is an API:

dotnet /var/www/bindingtodefaultablelist/bindingtodefaultablelist.dll

For a continuously running service, consider using a process manager like systemd or pm2.

Step 7: Verify Deployment

After starting the application, check the running processes to verify that the application has started successfully:

ps aux | grep bindingtodefaultablelist

Also, conduct end-to-end testing to ensure that all application features are functioning as expected.

Step 8: Configure Logging and Monitoring

Ensure that logging and monitoring are configured for the production environment. Monitor application logs to track performance and error messages. Update the log level as necessary in your application’s configuration settings.

Step 9: Rollback Plan

In the event that the deployment fails, ensure a rollback strategy is in place. This typically involves keeping backup copies of the previous application version and rolling back to that version if needed.

Source: Code is written in C# for the stevedunn/bindingtodefaultablelist.