Advanced level · Module 6: Web Development Capstone · Lesson 5 of 5
Deployment, Handover and Presentation
Deploy with CI/CD and monitoring, prepare the client handover and present the project.
In this lesson you will
- Deploy the capstone with operations in place
- Hand over and present the project professionally
Key concepts
production deploymentmonitoring and backupshandover packclient presentation
The lesson
Deploy through the pipeline with production secrets, migrations, monitoring and scheduled backups. Run a restore drill before declaring the project live.
Prepare the handover pack: user guides for staff, technical README, hosting and DNS details, and the maintenance plan.
Present to the 'client': demonstrate a booking from a phone, staff managing it, how the site stays secure and backed up, and the maintenance offer. Answer questions in non-technical language.
Step by step
- Deploy through the pipeline.
- Configure monitoring and backups and run a restore drill.
- Prepare the handover pack.
- Rehearse and give the client presentation.
Practice activity
Complete milestone 5: deploy, hand over and present the booking platform.
Expected result: A live application with monitoring and tested backups, a complete handover pack and a clear client presentation.
Check your understanding
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What should be done before declaring the project live?
Show answer
A successful restore drill, along with deployment, monitoring and backups.
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How should technical topics be explained to a client?
Show answer
In plain, non-technical language focused on what it means for their business.
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