GitHub Copilot App Production Checklist
The complete checklist for launching your GitHub Copilot app. Every check you need before going live, written for non-technical founders.
GitHub Copilot-specific concerns
The main concern with Copilot is consistency and subtle security issues. A thorough code review is more important than specific architectural checks
Security checklist
Authentication protects all private routes and API endpoints. Input validation on every form and data handler. No API keys or secrets in client-side code. Security headers configured (CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options). CORS restricted to your domain. Rate limiting on login and signup endpoints. HTTPS enforced everywhere.
Performance checklist
Images optimized and lazy-loaded. Code splitting implemented. Lighthouse performance score above 80. Database queries have indexes on filtered columns. Pagination on all data lists. Static assets served with cache headers. No unnecessary client-side JavaScript.
Reliability checklist
Error tracking configured (Sentry or similar). Custom error pages for 404 and 500 errors. Error boundaries catch rendering failures gracefully. Loading states on all async operations. Graceful handling of network failures. Health check endpoint for monitoring. Database backups configured.
Full checklist
Static security analysis run (Semgrep, ESLint security). No deprecated APIs in use. No hardcoded credentials or placeholder secrets. Consistent async patterns throughout. Consistent error handling throughout. Consistent naming conventions. All imports tree-shakeable (no full library imports for single functions). Edge cases tested (null, empty, boundary values). Input validation at API boundaries. Proper authentication on all protected routes. Environment variables for all configuration. Tests with strong assertions (not just 'doesn't throw'). Code review of all security-sensitive sections. No eval(), innerHTML with user data, or similar unsafe patterns. Dependencies audited for known vulnerabilities
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