# TEC Template Enhancement Deployment Checklist **Document Version**: 1.0 **Date**: August 12, 2025 **Target**: 100% Field Control for HVAC Event Creation --- ## Pre-Deployment Checklist ### Prerequisites Verification - [ ] **Implementation Complete**: All backend and frontend components ready - [ ] **Test Suite Ready**: Enhanced E2E test framework available - [ ] **Backup Procedures**: Rollback procedures tested and documented - [ ] **Environment Variables**: All deployment credentials configured in `.env` - [ ] **WordPress Dependencies**: TEC Community Events plugin active on target ### Required Files Verification - [ ] `templates/community-edit-event-enhanced.php` - Main enhanced template - [ ] `templates/partials/excerpt-field.php` - Excerpt field component - [ ] `templates/partials/categories-field.php` - Categories field component - [ ] `templates/partials/featured-image-field.php` - Featured image component - [ ] `templates/partials/tags-field.php` - Tags field component - [ ] `includes/tec-fields/class-hvac-tec-field-processor.php` - Backend processor - [ ] `includes/tec-fields/class-hvac-tec-security-manager.php` - Security manager - [ ] `test-enhanced-tec-template.js` - Comprehensive test suite ### Code Quality Verification - [ ] **Security Review**: All form processing uses WordPress security functions - [ ] **Performance Check**: No blocking operations or resource leaks - [ ] **Accessibility Compliance**: WCAG 2.1 AA standards met - [ ] **Browser Compatibility**: Tested across major browsers including Safari - [ ] **Mobile Responsiveness**: Verified on mobile and tablet devices --- ## Staging Deployment Process ### Phase 1: Staging Deployment ```bash # Navigate to project directory cd /home/ben/dev/upskill-event-manager # Deploy to staging with comprehensive testing scripts/tec-template-deployment.sh staging ``` ### Expected Staging Results - [ ] **Template Override**: Enhanced template active in theme directory - [ ] **Field Access**: 100% field accessibility confirmed - [ ] **Field Population**: 100% field population success rate - [ ] **Form Submission**: Complete workflow functional - [ ] **No Errors**: Zero JavaScript or PHP errors ### Staging Validation Checklist - [ ] **Enhanced Template Active**: Success indicator visible on form - [ ] **Excerpt Field**: Character counter and auto-resize working - [ ] **Categories Field**: Multi-select with search functionality - [ ] **Featured Image**: Media library integration functional - [ ] **Tags Field**: Autocomplete and tag management working - [ ] **Mobile Experience**: All features work on mobile devices - [ ] **Accessibility**: Screen reader compatible, keyboard navigation ### Test Suite Execution ```bash # Run comprehensive E2E tests UPSKILL_STAGING_URL="https://upskill-staging.measurequick.com" node test-enhanced-tec-template.js ``` ### Required Test Results - [ ] **Template Verification**: 100% (6/6 features found) - [ ] **Field Population**: 100% (4/4 enhanced fields) - [ ] **Individual Tests**: 100% (4/4 field functionality tests) - [ ] **Form Submission**: Ready for submission - [ ] **Error-Free**: Zero page errors or exceptions --- ## Production Deployment Process ### Pre-Production Verification - [ ] **Staging Success**: All staging tests passing at 100% - [ ] **User Acceptance**: Stakeholder approval received - [ ] **Backup Plan**: Rollback procedures tested on staging - [ ] **Maintenance Window**: Deployment scheduled during low-traffic period - [ ] **Team Notification**: All relevant team members informed ### Production Deployment Command ```bash # PRODUCTION DEPLOYMENT - REQUIRES EXPLICIT CONFIRMATION scripts/tec-template-deployment.sh production ``` ### Post-Deployment Validation - [ ] **Plugin Status**: HVAC Community Events plugin active - [ ] **Template Override**: Enhanced template in place - [ ] **Page Accessibility**: Login and dashboard pages accessible - [ ] **Event Creation**: New event form loads with enhancements - [ ] **Field Functionality**: All enhanced fields working correctly ### Production Test Execution ```bash # Run production validation tests UPSKILL_STAGING_URL="https://upskillhvac.com" node test-enhanced-tec-template.js ``` --- ## Rollback Procedures ### When to Rollback - Field population success rate < 90% - Critical JavaScript errors preventing form submission - Template loading failures or 500 errors - User reports of broken event creation functionality ### Rollback Command ```bash # Immediate rollback to previous version scripts/tec-template-deployment.sh [environment] --rollback ``` ### Rollback Verification - [ ] **Original Template**: Standard TEC template restored - [ ] **Plugin Functionality**: Core event creation working - [ ] **Error Resolution**: All reported issues resolved - [ ] **User Notification**: Users informed of temporary rollback --- ## Monitoring and Maintenance ### Post-Deployment Monitoring (24-48 hours) - [ ] **Error Logs**: Monitor PHP and JavaScript error logs - [ ] **Performance Metrics**: Page load times within acceptable range - [ ] **User Feedback**: Monitor support channels for issues - [ ] **Field Population**: Verify success rates remain at 100% ### Weekly Maintenance Tasks - [ ] **Plugin Updates**: Monitor TEC plugin updates for compatibility - [ ] **Template Verification**: Ensure template overrides remain in place - [ ] **Test Suite**: Run monthly regression tests - [ ] **Performance Review**: Monitor form submission performance ### TEC Plugin Update Protocol 1. **Test on Staging**: Update TEC plugin on staging first 2. **Compatibility Check**: Verify template override still functions 3. **Test Execution**: Run full enhanced template test suite 4. **Production Update**: Only proceed if all tests pass 5. **Rollback Plan**: Have immediate rollback available --- ## Success Metrics ### Primary Success Criteria - **100% Field Population**: All WordPress fields (excerpt, categories, featured images, tags) populate successfully - **Zero Errors**: No JavaScript or PHP errors during form interaction - **Complete Functionality**: All field types fully functional (typing, selection, upload, autocomplete) - **Form Submission**: Complete event creation workflow works end-to-end ### Secondary Success Criteria - **Performance**: Form loads within 3 seconds on average connection - **Accessibility**: Screen reader compatible, keyboard navigation works - **Mobile Experience**: All functionality works on mobile devices - **User Experience**: Intuitive interface, clear feedback, helpful error messages ### Monitoring Metrics - **Field Success Rate**: Track percentage of successful field populations - **Error Rate**: Monitor JavaScript and PHP error frequency - **Form Completion**: Track successful event submission rates - **User Satisfaction**: Monitor support tickets and user feedback --- ## Emergency Contacts ### Deployment Issues - **Primary**: Project Owner - **Secondary**: Development Team Lead - **Emergency**: System Administrator ### TEC Plugin Issues - **TEC Support**: The Events Calendar support team - **Plugin Documentation**: [TEC Community Events Docs](https://docs.theeventscalendar.com/reference/classes/tribe__events__community__main/) --- ## Documentation Updates Required ### Post-Deployment Documentation - [ ] Update `CLAUDE.md` with deployment completion status - [ ] Update `docs/DEVELOPMENT-GUIDE.md` with TEC enhancement details - [ ] Update `docs/API-REFERENCE.md` with new field processing API - [ ] Create user guide for enhanced event creation features ### Version Control - [ ] Tag successful deployment: `git tag v2.0.0-tec-enhanced` - [ ] Update README.md with enhancement details - [ ] Document template override locations for future maintenance --- ## Final Verification ### Deployment Complete Checklist - [ ] **Template Active**: Enhanced TEC template override in place - [ ] **100% Field Control**: All target fields (excerpt, categories, featured images, tags) working - [ ] **Test Suite**: All automated tests passing at 100% - [ ] **No Regressions**: Existing functionality unaffected - [ ] **Performance**: No performance degradation - [ ] **Documentation**: All required documentation updated ### Sign-off - [ ] **Technical Lead**: Deployment technically successful - [ ] **QA Lead**: All tests passing, no critical issues - [ ] **Product Owner**: Enhancement meets requirements - [ ] **Project Manager**: Deployment completed on schedule --- **Deployment Status**: ⏳ Ready for Staging Deployment **Last Updated**: August 12, 2025 **Next Review**: Post-Staging Validation