This pull request introduces several critical bug fixes and server-side adjustments to ensure compatibility with Heroku deployment. The changes address issues encountered during the initial deployment phase, including environment variable management and port binding errors. These updates are essential for the smooth operation of our application on the Heroku platform.
Bug Fixes
Fixed a bug where environment variables were not correctly loaded in the production environment, leading to database connection failures.
Resolved an issue where session tokens were not properly validated, causing unauthorized access under certain conditions.
Server Fixes for Heroku
Modified the server's listening port configuration to dynamically use Heroku's provided $PORT environment variable, ensuring the application can start correctly on the platform.
Added a Procfile to specify the command Heroku should use to start the application, improving the deployment process's clarity and reliability.
Implemented logic to serve static files correctly in a production environment, addressing issues where assets were not found after deployment.
Tests
Added integration tests to verify the correct loading of environment variables in different environments.
Expanded the suite of authentication tests to cover the fixed token validation logic.
Conducted manual testing on a Heroku staging environment to ensure that the server starts correctly and can connect to the database.
UI Changes
No UI changes were made in this pull request.
Issues
This pull request addresses the following issues:
Additional Notes
These changes require updating the environment variables on Heroku via the dashboard or CLI to ensure the application functions correctly post-deployment. Reviewers should pay close attention to the changes in environment variable management and test the deployment process in a staging environment before merging.
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Description
This pull request introduces several critical bug fixes and server-side adjustments to ensure compatibility with Heroku deployment. The changes address issues encountered during the initial deployment phase, including environment variable management and port binding errors. These updates are essential for the smooth operation of our application on the Heroku platform.
Bug Fixes
Server Fixes for Heroku
$PORTenvironment variable, ensuring the application can start correctly on the platform.Procfileto specify the command Heroku should use to start the application, improving the deployment process's clarity and reliability.Tests
UI Changes
No UI changes were made in this pull request.
Issues
This pull request addresses the following issues:
Additional Notes
These changes require updating the environment variables on Heroku via the dashboard or CLI to ensure the application functions correctly post-deployment. Reviewers should pay close attention to the changes in environment variable management and test the deployment process in a staging environment before merging.