Production Deployment

Step 1: Prepare the Build

Ensure that the environment is set up correctly for building the project. This includes dependencies specified in the Directory.Build.props file. Avoid any warnings that may affect deployment:

<NoWarn>$(NoWarn);CS1701;CS1702;CS1591</NoWarn>

After ensuring the warnings are handled, run the build command:

dotnet build StringlyTyped.sln -c Release

Step 2: Publish the Application

Once the build is successful, publish the application to prepare it for deployment. This will create a self-contained deployment package. The following command assumes that you want to publish for a specific runtime identifier (RID):

dotnet publish src/StringlyTyped -c Release -r win-x64 --self-contained

Check the build output directory for the published application artifacts.

Step 3: Configure NuGet Packages

During deployment, it’s crucial to ensure that the correct NuGet packages are restored and available. The cache for NuGet packages can be found in the following files:

"/root/.nuget/packages/microsoft.netcore.app/2.1.0/microsoft.netcore.app.2.1.0.nupkg.sha512",
"/root/.nuget/packages/system.collections/4.3.0/system.collections.4.3.0.nupkg.sha512",

To restore the NuGet packages, run:

dotnet restore StringlyTyped.sln

Step 4: Test the Deployment

After publishing, perform testing to ensure that the application behaves as expected in the production environment. Execute the unit tests contained in the tests/StringlyTyped.SmallTests project:

dotnet test tests/StringlyTyped.SmallTests

Review test results and ensure that all tests pass successfully.

Step 5: Deploy to Production Server

Transfer the published output to the production server. Methods can include FTP, SSH, or other deployment automation tools. For example, if using SCP:

scp -r ./src/StringlyTyped/bin/Release/net5.0/publish user@yourserver:/var/www/StringlyTyped

Step 6: Configure the Application on the Server

Once on the server, configure the application according to the production environment requirements. This may include environment variables, connection strings, and other settings specific to a deployed environment.

A typical configuration file might look something like this:

{
  "ConnectionStrings": {
    "DefaultConnection": "Server=yourserver;Database=yourdb;User Id=youruser;Password=yourpassword;"
  },
  "Logging": {
    "LogLevel": {
      "Default": "Information",
      "Microsoft": "Warning"
    }
  }
}

Ensure that the connection strings and any secrets are managed securely.

Step 7: Start the Application

Run the application on the server. Depending on the setup, the command can vary, but using a specified runtime like .NET Core will look like this:

dotnet /var/www/StringlyTyped/StringlyTyped.dll

Optionally, you can set up a reverse proxy (e.g., Nginx) to direct traffic to the application.

Step 8: Monitor and Maintain

After deployment, monitor logs and performance continuously to ensure the application is functioning correctly. Logging can be configured via the application settings and reviewed through a log management solution.

Logs are crucial for identifying issues in production. Check configured log pathways regularly.

private static readonly ILogger<Startup> logger = LoggerFactory.Create(builder =>
{
    builder.AddConsole();
    builder.AddDebug();
}).CreateLogger<Startup>();

Setup alerts and reviews for log messages to ensure prompt action can be taken when issues occur.

This deployment procedure is compiled from the best practices for deploying .NET applications as per the configuration and architecture expressed in the project files.