Deployment Checklist

Deployment Checklist

Pre-Deployment Testing

✅ Content Verification

  • All portfolio projects have proper metadata
  • Images are properly organized in assets/images/
  • Bio content is accurate and complete
  • Contact information is correct
  • All links are working

✅ Technical Testing

  • Jekyll builds without errors (bundle exec jekyll build)
  • All pages load correctly
  • Images load properly
  • Animations work smoothly
  • Mobile responsiveness verified
  • Cross-browser compatibility tested

✅ Performance Testing

  • Core Web Vitals are within acceptable ranges
  • Images are optimized for web
  • Lazy loading works correctly
  • No console errors
  • Page load times are acceptable

✅ Accessibility Testing

  • Screen reader compatibility
  • Keyboard navigation works
  • Color contrast meets standards
  • Alt text for all images
  • ARIA labels are present

GitHub Pages Setup

✅ Repository Configuration

  • Repository is public
  • Main branch is set as default
  • GitHub Pages is enabled
  • Source is set to “Deploy from a branch”
  • Branch is set to “main” and folder to “/ (root)”

✅ Workflow Configuration

  • .github/workflows/pages.yml is present
  • Workflow runs successfully
  • Site deploys to GitHub Pages
  • Custom domain is configured (if applicable)

Post-Deployment Verification

✅ Live Site Testing

  • Homepage loads correctly
  • Navigation works on all pages
  • Portfolio gallery functions properly
  • Contact form works (if applicable)
  • Mobile experience is smooth
  • All animations work on live site

✅ SEO & Analytics

  • Meta tags are present
  • Sitemap is accessible
  • Google Analytics is working (if configured)
  • Social media sharing works
  • Search engine indexing is working

Maintenance Tasks

✅ Regular Updates

  • Add new portfolio projects
  • Update bio information
  • Refresh images as needed
  • Monitor performance metrics
  • Update dependencies

✅ Backup & Recovery

  • Regular backups of content
  • Version control is maintained
  • Recovery procedures documented
  • Emergency contact information updated

Performance Monitoring

✅ Core Web Vitals Targets

  • LCP (Largest Contentful Paint): < 2.5s
  • FID (First Input Delay): < 100ms
  • CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift): < 0.1

✅ Additional Metrics

  • Page Load Time: < 3s
  • Image Load Time: < 2s
  • Animation FPS: 60fps
  • Memory Usage: Stable

Security Checklist

✅ Security Measures

  • HTTPS is enabled
  • No sensitive information in code
  • Dependencies are up to date
  • No security vulnerabilities
  • Content Security Policy (if applicable)

Documentation

✅ Documentation Complete

  • README.md is comprehensive
  • Setup instructions are clear
  • Customization guide is detailed
  • Troubleshooting section included
  • Contact information is current

Deployment Date: _____ **Deployed By**: _____ Version: _____ **Notes**: _____