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Creative Pipeline Production Deployment Guide

Creative Pipeline Production Deployment Guide

Phase 4: Full Pipeline Implementation - Deployment & Rollback

This guide covers the complete deployment of the production-ready creator-to-agent pipeline for Eden Academy.

Pre-Deployment Checklist

1. Infrastructure Requirements

  • • [ ] Supabase database with sufficient resources (recommended: Medium plan or higher)
  • • [ ] Database connection pooling configured (minimum 20 connections)
  • • [ ] Redis instance for caching (optional but recommended)
  • • [ ] Monitoring dashboard access (Vercel Analytics, Sentry, or similar)
  • • [ ] Backup strategy implemented

    • 2. Feature Flag Configuration

    ``env

    Master pipeline flag - Start with false, enable after validation

    ENABLE_CREATIVE_PIPELINE=false

    Assessment system - Enable after pipeline is enabled

    CREATIVE_PIPELINE_ASSESSMENT=false

    Economics validation - Enable after assessment is stable

    CREATOR_AGENT_ECONOMICS=false

    Agent launching - Enable last, after full validation

    CREATOR_AGENT_LAUNCH=false

    Full pipeline - Enable only after all components validated

    CREATIVE_PIPELINE_FULL=false

    Monitoring configuration

    PIPELINE_MONITORING_ENABLED=true PIPELINE_PERFORMANCE_ALERTS=true     `

    3. Database Migration Validation

    `bash

    Run the migration in a staging environment first

    psql -h your-supabase-db -f supabase/migrations/013_creative_pipeline_production.sql

    Verify tables were created

    \dt creator_profiles assessment_scores pipeline_sessions agent_potential_mappings creator_economics

    Test RLS policies

    SELECT * FROM creator_profiles; # Should return no rows for non-authenticated users     `

    4. Performance Benchmarks

    Before deployment, ensure your environment meets these requirements:
  • • API response time: <200ms p95
  • • Database query time: <100ms p95
  • • Pipeline completion rate: >95%
  • • Error rate: <1%

    • Deployment Strategy: Gradual Rollout

    Phase 1: Infrastructure Setup (Week 1)

  • Deploy database migrations
  • Enable monitoring systems
  • Configure feature flags (all disabled)
  • Deploy code with feature flags off

    • Phase 2: Internal Testing (Week 2)

    `env

    Enable for internal testing only

    ENABLE_CREATIVE_PIPELINE=true (for specific test users) CREATIVE_PIPELINE_ASSESSMENT=true     ` Validation Criteria:
  • • [ ] All pipeline stages complete successfully for test users
  • • [ ] Performance metrics within requirements
  • • [ ] No critical errors in logs
  • • [ ] Cultural messaging displays correctly
    • Test Users:
  • • Eden team members
  • • Selected beta creators (max 10)

    • Phase 3: Limited Beta (Week 3)

    `env

    Expand to limited beta users

    ENABLE_CREATIVE_PIPELINE=true CREATIVE_PIPELINE_ASSESSMENT=true CREATOR_AGENT_ECONOMICS=true     ` Beta Criteria:
  • • [ ] 25-50 selected creators
  • • [ ] Monitor completion rates >85%
  • • [ ] Cultural alignment scores trending upward
  • • [ ] No significant performance degradation

    • Phase 4: Wider Beta (Week 4)

    `env

    Enable for broader audience

    ENABLE_CREATIVE_PIPELINE=true CREATIVE_PIPELINE_ASSESSMENT=true CREATOR_AGENT_ECONOMICS=true CREATOR_AGENT_LAUNCH=false (still disabled)     ` Success Metrics:
  • • [ ] 100-250 creators in pipeline
  • • [ ] Completion rate >80%
  • • [ ] Average cultural alignment >70%
  • • [ ] Performance within SLA requirements

    • Phase 5: Production Rollout (Week 5+)

    `env

    Full production rollout

    ENABLE_CREATIVE_PIPELINE=true CREATIVE_PIPELINE_ASSESSMENT=true CREATOR_AGENT_ECONOMICS=true CREATOR_AGENT_LAUNCH=true (if ready) CREATIVE_PIPELINE_FULL=true (final enablement)     `

    Monitoring & Observability

    Key Metrics to Track

  • Performance Metrics
    • - API response times by endpoint - Database query performance - Stage processing times - Overall pipeline completion times
  • Business Metrics
    • - Creator onboarding conversion rates - Stage completion rates - Cultural alignment score distribution - Economic validation success rates
  • Quality Metrics
    • - Error rates by stage - User satisfaction scores - Cultural feedback sentiment - Support ticket volume

    Alert Thresholds

    `typescript // Performance Alerts API_RESPONSE_TIME_P95 > 300ms: Warning API_RESPONSE_TIME_P95 > 500ms: Critical // Business Alerts STAGE_COMPLETION_RATE < 70%: Warning STAGE_COMPLETION_RATE < 50%: Critical

    // Error Rate Alerts ERROR_RATE > 2%: Warning ERROR_RATE > 5%: Critical

    // Cultural Alignment Alerts CULTURAL_ALIGNMENT_AVERAGE < 60%: Warning CULTURAL_ALIGNMENT_AVERAGE < 40%: Critical     `

    Dashboard Setup

  • Pipeline Health Dashboard
    • - Total creators in pipeline - Stage distribution - Completion rates - Performance metrics
  • Cultural Alignment Dashboard
    • - Average alignment scores by stage - Feedback sentiment analysis - Support interaction trends
  • Economic Validation Dashboard
    • - Revenue projections - Model distribution - Validation success rates

    Rollback Procedures

    Immediate Rollback (Critical Issues)

    `bash

    Emergency disable - set all flags to false

    ENABLE_CREATIVE_PIPELINE=false CREATIVE_PIPELINE_ASSESSMENT=false CREATOR_AGENT_ECONOMICS=false CREATOR_AGENT_LAUNCH=false CREATIVE_PIPELINE_FULL=false

    Deploy flag changes immediately

    vercel --prod     ` Triggers for immediate rollback:
  • • Error rate >10%
  • • Database performance degradation
  • • Critical security vulnerability
  • • User data corruption

    • Gradual Rollback (Performance Issues)

  • Disable newest features first:
    • `env CREATIVE_PIPELINE_FULL=false CREATOR_AGENT_LAUNCH=false `
  • Monitor for 30 minutes, if issues persist:
    • `env CREATOR_AGENT_ECONOMICS=false `
  • If still problematic:
    • `env CREATIVE_PIPELINE_ASSESSMENT=false `
  • Final fallback:
    • `env ENABLE_CREATIVE_PIPELINE=false `

    Data Integrity During Rollback

  • • Creator profiles remain intact
  • • Completed assessments are preserved
  • • Pipeline sessions maintain state
  • • Economic data is retained

    • Post-Rollback Procedures

  • Analyze logs and metrics to identify root cause
  • Communicate status to affected users
  • Implement fixes in staging environment
  • Re-test thoroughly before re-deployment
  • Document incident and lessons learned

    • Database Management

    Backup Strategy

    `bash

    Daily automated backups (recommended)

    pg_dump -h your-supabase-db -U postgres eden_academy > backup_$(date +%Y%m%d).sql

    Pre-deployment backup

    pg_dump -h your-supabase-db -U postgres eden_academy > backup_pre_pipeline_deployment.sql     `

    Migration Rollback

    `sql -- If migration needs to be rolled back, run: DROP TABLE IF EXISTS creator_feature_flags; DROP TABLE IF EXISTS pipeline_metrics; DROP TABLE IF EXISTS creator_economics; DROP TABLE IF EXISTS agent_potential_mappings; DROP TABLE IF EXISTS pipeline_sessions; DROP TABLE IF EXISTS assessment_scores; DROP TABLE IF EXISTS creator_profiles;

    -- Drop functions DROP FUNCTION IF EXISTS get_creator_pipeline_status(UUID); DROP FUNCTION IF EXISTS update_creator_activity(); DROP FUNCTION IF EXISTS update_updated_at_column();

    -- Drop view DROP VIEW IF EXISTS creator_pipeline_overview;     `

    Performance Optimization

    `sql -- Monitor slow queries SELECT query, mean_exec_time, calls FROM pg_stat_statements WHERE query LIKE '%creator_profiles%' ORDER BY mean_exec_time DESC;

    -- Add additional indexes if needed CREATE INDEX CONCURRENTLY IF NOT EXISTS creator_profiles_performance_idx ON creator_profiles(cultural_alignment, readiness_score, onboarding_stage);

    -- Analyze query performance EXPLAIN ANALYZE SELECT * FROM creator_pipeline_overview WHERE onboarding_stage = 'skill-assessment';     `

    Security Considerations

    Row Level Security Validation

    `sql -- Test RLS policies are working SET ROLE authenticated; SET request.jwt.claims ->> 'sub' = 'test-user-id'; -- Should only return rows for this user SELECT * FROM creator_profiles; SELECT * FROM assessment_scores; `

    Input Validation

  • • All user inputs are sanitized
  • • File uploads (if implemented) are scanned
  • • Rate limiting is in place
  • • SQL injection protection verified

    • Monitoring for Security Issues

    `bash

    Monitor for unusual patterns

    grep -i "injection\
    xss\
    malicious" /var/log/application.log

    Track authentication failures

    grep -i "auth.*fail\|unauthorized" /var/log/application.log     `

    Performance Tuning

    Database Optimization

    `sql -- Connection pooling configuration ALTER SYSTEM SET max_connections = 200; ALTER SYSTEM SET shared_preload_libraries = 'pg_stat_statements';

    -- Query optimization VACUUM ANALYZE creator_profiles; VACUUM ANALYZE assessment_scores; VACUUM ANALYZE pipeline_sessions;

    -- Monitor table sizes SELECT schemaname, tablename, pg_total_relation_size(schemaname
    '.'
    tablename) as size FROM pg_tables WHERE schemaname = 'public' ORDER BY size DESC;     `

    Application Performance

    `typescript // Connection pooling in application const supabaseConfig = { poolSize: 20, idleTimeout: 60000, acquireTimeout: 60000 }; // Implement caching for frequently accessed data const cacheConfig = { ttl: 300, // 5 minutes maxSize: 1000 }; `

    Troubleshooting Guide

    Common Issues

    1. High Processing Times
  • • Check database connection pool utilization
  • • Review slow query logs
  • • Verify feature flag evaluation performance
    • 2. Low Completion Rates
  • • Analyze stage-specific failure patterns
  • • Review cultural assessment thresholds
  • • Check user experience flow issues
    • 3. Cultural Alignment Issues
  • • Review assessment scoring algorithms
  • • Validate cultural messaging tone
  • • Check community feedback patterns

    • Debugging Steps

    `bash

    Check application logs

    tail -f /var/log/creative-pipeline.log

    Monitor database performance

    SELECT * FROM pg_stat_activity WHERE state = 'active';

    Check feature flag service

    curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" https://api.yourapp.com/api/v1beta/creative-pipeline/health     ``

    Success Criteria

    Technical Success

  • • [ ] 99.9% uptime maintained
  • • [ ] <200ms p95 response time
  • • [ ] <1% error rate
  • • [ ] All security audits passed

    • Business Success

  • • [ ] >80% pipeline completion rate
  • • [ ] >75% average cultural alignment score
  • • [ ] >90% user satisfaction score
  • • [ ] Economic projections meeting baseline

    • Cultural Success

  • • [ ] Feedback remains positive and supportive
  • • [ ] Community engagement increases
  • • [ ] Creator satisfaction with AI collaboration improves
  • • [ ] Academy mission alignment maintained

    • Post-Deployment

    Week 1 Review

  • • Analyze all metrics against success criteria
  • • Review user feedback and support tickets
  • • Assess performance against benchmarks
  • • Document any issues and resolutions

    • Ongoing Optimization

  • • Monthly performance reviews
  • • Quarterly user experience assessments
  • • Bi-annual security audits
  • • Continuous cultural alignment monitoring

    • Emergency Contacts

    Technical Issues:
  • • Platform Engineering: platform-eng@eden.art
  • • Database Admin: dba@eden.art
    • Product Issues:
  • • Product Team: product@eden.art
  • • UX Research: ux@eden.art
    • Cultural/Community Issues:
  • • Academy Community: academy@eden.art
  • • Cultural Alignment: culture@eden.art
    • This deployment guide should be reviewed and updated after each deployment cycle to incorporate lessons learned and improvements.