Debugging Deployment Issues

February 24, 2024

Debugging in Production

I've been learning how to debug production issues, and it's different from local development. You can't just add console.logs everywhere (well, you can, but it's not ideal).

Tools I've Learned

I've been using:

  • Browser developer tools
  • Vercel's deployment logs
  • Error tracking
  • Network tab for API issues

These tools are essential for understanding what's happening in production.

Issues I Fixed

I fixed several issues:

  • Environment variable configuration
  • Path routing problems
  • CORS issues (though I'm not using APIs yet)
  • Build optimization problems

Each fix made me understand deployment better.

Lessons Learned

I've learned:

  • Test your build locally before deploying
  • Check browser console for errors
  • Read deployment logs carefully
  • Production and development can behave differently

Progress

PhantomCloudX is getting closer to working in production. I've fixed most of the issues, and I'm confident I can get it fully working soon.

Next Attempt

I'm going to try deploying again this week. I think I've fixed the major issues, and I'm ready to try again. Fingers crossed this time it works!