US010: As a developer, I want to be able to deploy my code changes to production with a single click, so that I can quickly and easily release new features

Description:

This user story focuses on simplifying and accelerating the deployment process for developers. With one-click deployment, development teams can minimize manual steps, reduce errors, and deliver new features faster and more consistently.

As a developer, I want to deploy code changes to production with a single click so that new features and fixes can be released quickly and safely.

Linked Requirements & Use Cases:

• Requirements ID- BUSINESS-REQ-99
• Use Case 010 - uc010

Current Definition of Done

• Code implemented and merged into main branch

• Reviewed and approved by another developer

• Tested in staging environment

• Deployed via one-click mechanism (e.g., GitLab CI/CD button or custom script)

• User documentation or README updated

Acceptance Criterias

• A one-click deployment button or command is available via CI/CD (#258)
• Deployment process includes code build, tests, and release steps (#258)
• Production deployment is logged and traceable (#271)
• Rollback option is available if deployment fails (#237)
• Deployment success/failure notification is sent to the team (#260)
• Process tested with a real deployment to production/staging (#271)
• Deployment is restricted to authorized users only
• Deployment time is minimized and documented
• User feedback confirms ease-of-use
• All configuration and secrets are handled securely