# โฐ PHP 8.4 MIGRATION TIMELINE ## desk-moloni: Detailed Implementation Schedule **Start Date:** 2025-09-13 (Tomorrow) **Target Completion:** 2025-10-04 (3 weeks) **Critical Deadline:** Security compliance required --- ## ๐Ÿ“… PHASE-BY-PHASE TIMELINE ### ๐Ÿš€ PHASE 1: ASSESSMENT & PREPARATION **Duration:** 3 days (Sep 13-15) **Team:** Development Lead + 1 Developer **Risk Level:** LOW #### Day 1 (Friday, Sep 13) - Environment Analysis **Morning (4h):** - [ ] **09:00-10:00** Create migration branch: `php-8.4-migration` - [ ] **10:00-11:00** Run complete codebase audit with PHP 8.4 compatibility tools - [ ] **11:00-12:00** Document current test coverage and performance baseline - [ ] **12:00-13:00** Analyze composer dependencies for PHP 8.4 compatibility **Afternoon (4h):** - [ ] **14:00-15:00** Set up PHP 8.4 development environment - [ ] **15:00-16:00** Create compatibility testing suite - [ ] **16:00-17:00** Generate current performance benchmarks - [ ] **17:00-18:00** Document findings and prepare weekend tasks **Deliverables:** - Migration branch created and pushed - PHP 8.4 environment configured - Baseline metrics captured - Risk assessment completed #### Day 2 (Monday, Sep 16) - Dependency Analysis **Morning (4h):** - [ ] **09:00-10:00** Test composer update with PHP 8.4 constraints - [ ] **10:00-11:00** Identify any problematic dependencies - [ ] **11:00-12:00** Research alternative packages if needed - [ ] **12:00-13:00** Create dependency upgrade plan **Afternoon (4h):** - [ ] **14:00-15:00** Update composer.json requirements - [ ] **15:00-16:00** Run `composer update --dry-run` to preview changes - [ ] **16:00-17:00** Test critical dependencies individually - [ ] **17:00-18:00** Commit dependency configuration updates **Deliverables:** - Updated composer.json with PHP 8.4 requirements - Dependency compatibility matrix - Alternative packages identified (if needed) #### Day 3 (Tuesday, Sep 17) - Code Analysis Deep Dive **Morning (4h):** - [ ] **09:00-10:00** Scan all PHP files for deprecated features - [ ] **10:00-11:00** Identify error suppression usage patterns - [ ] **11:00-12:00** Analyze version check implementations - [ ] **12:00-13:00** Create automated fixing scripts where possible **Afternoon (4h):** - [ ] **14:00-15:00** Review PHPUnit configuration requirements - [ ] **15:00-16:00** Test sample files with PHP 8.4 - [ ] **16:00-17:00** Document all required code changes - [ ] **17:00-18:00** Prioritize changes by risk and complexity **Deliverables:** - Complete code compatibility report - Prioritized fix list - Automated update scripts ready - PHPUnit migration plan --- ### ๐Ÿ”ง PHASE 2: ENVIRONMENT SETUP **Duration:** 2 days (Sep 18-19) **Team:** DevOps Engineer + Development Lead **Risk Level:** MEDIUM #### Day 4 (Wednesday, Sep 18) - Development Environment **Morning (4h):** - [ ] **09:00-10:00** Install PHP 8.4 on development machines - [ ] **10:00-11:00** Configure Apache/Nginx for PHP 8.4 - [ ] **11:00-12:00** Test basic PHP functionality - [ ] **12:00-13:00** Install required PHP extensions **Afternoon (4h):** - [ ] **14:00-15:00** Update Composer to latest version - [ ] **15:00-16:00** Test composer install with new requirements - [ ] **16:00-17:00** Configure IDE/editors for PHP 8.4 - [ ] **17:00-18:00** Set up debugging and profiling tools **Deliverables:** - PHP 8.4 development environment fully operational - All team members have access to updated environment - Development tools configured #### Day 5 (Thursday, Sep 19) - Staging Environment **Morning (4h):** - [ ] **09:00-10:00** Provision staging server with PHP 8.4 - [ ] **10:00-11:00** Configure staging database - [ ] **11:00-12:00** Deploy current codebase to staging - [ ] **12:00-13:00** Test basic functionality on staging **Afternoon (4h):** - [ ] **14:00-15:00** Set up monitoring and logging on staging - [ ] **15:00-16:00** Configure automated deployment pipeline - [ ] **16:00-17:00** Create staging validation checklist - [ ] **17:00-18:00** Document staging access and procedures **Deliverables:** - Staging environment operational with PHP 8.4 - Deployment pipeline configured - Monitoring and logging active - Team access configured --- ### ๐Ÿ’ป PHASE 3: CODE MIGRATION **Duration:** 7 days (Sep 20-28) **Team:** 2 Developers + Development Lead **Risk Level:** HIGH #### Day 6 (Friday, Sep 20) - Core Framework Updates **Morning (4h):** - [ ] **09:00-10:00** Update main module PHP version checks - [ ] **10:00-11:00** Update configuration files with new PHP requirements - [ ] **11:00-12:00** Fix composer.json and run composer update - [ ] **12:00-13:00** Initial testing with updated dependencies **Afternoon (4h):** - [ ] **14:00-15:00** Update PHPUnit configuration to v12.x schema - [ ] **15:00-16:00** Fix any PHPUnit configuration issues - [ ] **16:00-17:00** Run basic test suite to identify broken tests - [ ] **17:00-18:00** Document test failures and needed fixes **Deliverables:** - Core version requirements updated - Composer dependencies upgraded - PHPUnit v12.x configured - Test failures documented #### Day 7 (Monday, Sep 23) - Error Handling Improvements **Morning (4h):** - [ ] **09:00-10:00** Review all error suppression usage - [ ] **10:00-11:00** Replace critical @ operators with try-catch - [ ] **11:00-12:00** Update database operation error handling - [ ] **12:00-13:00** Test improved error handling **Afternoon (4h):** - [ ] **14:00-15:00** Update API communication error handling - [ ] **15:00-16:00** Improve file operation error handling - [ ] **16:00-17:00** Add logging for previously suppressed errors - [ ] **17:00-18:00** Test error handling improvements **Deliverables:** - Error suppression reduced by 80%+ - Improved error logging implemented - Better exception handling throughout codebase #### Day 8 (Tuesday, Sep 24) - Library and Model Updates **Morning (4h):** - [ ] **09:00-10:00** Update MoloniApiClient for PHP 8.4 compatibility - [ ] **10:00-11:00** Test OAuth token handling - [ ] **11:00-12:00** Update sync service libraries - [ ] **12:00-13:00** Test API integrations **Afternoon (4h):** - [ ] **14:00-15:00** Update all model classes - [ ] **15:00-16:00** Test database operations - [ ] **16:00-17:00** Update queue processing system - [ ] **17:00-18:00** Test queue functionality **Deliverables:** - All library classes PHP 8.4 compatible - API integrations working - Database operations validated - Queue system operational #### Day 9 (Wednesday, Sep 25) - Controller and View Updates **Morning (4h):** - [ ] **09:00-10:00** Update admin controllers - [ ] **10:00-11:00** Update client portal controllers - [ ] **11:00-12:00** Test admin dashboard functionality - [ ] **12:00-13:00** Test client portal features **Afternoon (4h):** - [ ] **14:00-15:00** Update view templates if needed - [ ] **15:00-16:00** Test webhook controllers - [ ] **16:00-17:00** Update OAuth controllers - [ ] **17:00-18:00** Complete end-to-end functionality testing **Deliverables:** - All controllers updated and tested - Admin dashboard fully operational - Client portal functioning - Webhook system working #### Day 10-12 (Thursday-Saturday, Sep 26-28) - Testing and Optimization **Each Day Schedule (8h):** - **Morning:** Run comprehensive test suites - **Afternoon:** Fix any failing tests and optimize performance **Day 10 Focus:** Unit Tests - [ ] Fix all failing unit tests - [ ] Add new tests for error handling improvements - [ ] Ensure 80%+ code coverage maintained **Day 11 Focus:** Integration Tests - [ ] Fix all failing integration tests - [ ] Test API integrations thoroughly - [ ] Validate database synchronization **Day 12 Focus:** End-to-End Testing - [ ] Complete workflow testing - [ ] Performance benchmarking - [ ] Security validation **Deliverables:** - All test suites passing - Performance benchmarks improved - Security validation complete --- ### ๐Ÿงช PHASE 4: VALIDATION & TESTING **Duration:** 4 days (Sep 29 - Oct 2) **Team:** QA Engineer + 2 Developers **Risk Level:** MEDIUM #### Day 13 (Sunday, Sep 29) - Comprehensive Test Suite **Morning (4h):** - [ ] **09:00-10:00** Run complete unit test suite - [ ] **10:00-11:00** Run integration test suite - [ ] **11:00-12:00** Run end-to-end test suite - [ ] **12:00-13:00** Document any failing tests **Afternoon (4h):** - [ ] **14:00-15:00** Fix critical test failures - [ ] **15:00-16:00** Re-run failed tests - [ ] **16:00-17:00** Performance benchmarking - [ ] **17:00-18:00** Compare with baseline metrics **Deliverables:** - All test suites passing - Performance improvements confirmed - Critical issues resolved #### Day 14 (Monday, Sep 30) - API Integration Validation **Morning (4h):** - [ ] **09:00-10:00** Test DeskCRM API connectivity - [ ] **10:00-11:00** Test Moloni API authentication - [ ] **11:00-12:00** Test OAuth 2.0 flow complete cycle - [ ] **12:00-13:00** Test webhook endpoints **Afternoon (4h):** - [ ] **14:00-15:00** Test customer synchronization workflows - [ ] **15:00-16:00** Test invoice processing workflows - [ ] **16:00-17:00** Test queue processing under load - [ ] **17:00-18:00** Test error handling scenarios **Deliverables:** - All API integrations validated - Synchronization workflows working - Queue processing tested under load - Error scenarios handled properly #### Day 15 (Tuesday, Oct 1) - User Interface and Experience Testing **Morning (4h):** - [ ] **09:00-10:00** Test admin dashboard complete functionality - [ ] **10:00-11:00** Test client portal all features - [ ] **11:00-12:00** Test configuration management - [ ] **12:00-13:00** Test reporting and logging features **Afternoon (4h):** - [ ] **14:00-15:00** Test mobile responsiveness - [ ] **15:00-16:00** Test browser compatibility - [ ] **16:00-17:00** Test accessibility features - [ ] **17:00-18:00** Document UX issues if any **Deliverables:** - All UI features validated - Cross-browser compatibility confirmed - Mobile responsiveness verified - Accessibility standards met #### Day 16 (Wednesday, Oct 2) - Security and Performance Validation **Morning (4h):** - [ ] **09:00-10:00** Run security audit - [ ] **10:00-11:00** Test authentication mechanisms - [ ] **11:00-12:00** Test data encryption - [ ] **12:00-13:00** Validate OAuth security **Afternoon (4h):** - [ ] **14:00-15:00** Performance load testing - [ ] **15:00-16:00** Memory usage validation - [ ] **16:00-17:00** Response time benchmarking - [ ] **17:00-18:00** Generate final test report **Deliverables:** - Security audit passed - Performance improvements confirmed - Load testing results documented - Final validation report complete --- ### ๐Ÿš€ PHASE 5: PRODUCTION DEPLOYMENT **Duration:** 2 days (Oct 3-4) **Team:** DevOps + Development Lead + QA **Risk Level:** HIGH #### Day 17 (Thursday, Oct 3) - Staging Final Validation **Morning (4h):** - [ ] **09:00-10:00** Deploy complete migration to staging - [ ] **10:00-11:00** Run full regression testing on staging - [ ] **11:00-12:00** Test with production-like data volume - [ ] **12:00-13:00** Validate backup and restore procedures **Afternoon (4h):** - [ ] **14:00-15:00** Test rollback procedures - [ ] **15:00-16:00** Validate monitoring and alerting - [ ] **16:00-17:00** Final stakeholder review - [ ] **17:00-18:00** Production deployment planning meeting **Deliverables:** - Staging fully validated - Rollback procedures tested - Stakeholder approval obtained - Production deployment plan finalized #### Day 18 (Friday, Oct 4) - Production Deployment **Morning (4h):** - [ ] **09:00-09:30** Final production backup - [ ] **09:30-10:00** Deploy PHP 8.4 to production server - [ ] **10:00-10:30** Deploy updated codebase - [ ] **10:30-11:00** Run database migrations if needed - [ ] **11:00-11:30** Restart services and validate - [ ] **11:30-12:00** Run smoke tests on production - [ ] **12:00-13:00** Monitor systems for stability **Afternoon (4h):** - [ ] **14:00-15:00** Complete functional validation - [ ] **15:00-16:00** Performance monitoring and validation - [ ] **16:00-17:00** User acceptance testing with key stakeholders - [ ] **17:00-18:00** Go-live confirmation and documentation **Deliverables:** - Production deployment successful - All systems operational - Performance improvements confirmed - Stakeholder acceptance obtained --- ## ๐Ÿ“Š RESOURCE ALLOCATION ### Team Members and Time Commitment | Role | Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Phase 3 | Phase 4 | Phase 5 | Total | |------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|-------| | **Development Lead** | 24h | 16h | 56h | 16h | 16h | **128h** | | **Senior Developer** | 8h | 8h | 56h | 32h | 8h | **112h** | | **DevOps Engineer** | 4h | 32h | 8h | 8h | 32h | **84h** | | **QA Engineer** | 4h | 4h | 8h | 32h | 16h | **64h** | **Total Effort:** 388 hours (48.5 person-days) ### Budget Estimation (if outsourced) - **Development Lead** (128h ร— โ‚ฌ75): โ‚ฌ9,600 - **Senior Developer** (112h ร— โ‚ฌ65): โ‚ฌ7,280 - **DevOps Engineer** (84h ร— โ‚ฌ70): โ‚ฌ5,880 - **QA Engineer** (64h ร— โ‚ฌ55): โ‚ฌ3,520 - **Tools & Infrastructure**: โ‚ฌ1,000 - **Total Estimated Cost**: โ‚ฌ27,280 --- ## โš ๏ธ RISK MITIGATION SCHEDULE ### Critical Risk Checkpoints #### Checkpoint 1 (Day 3): Compatibility Assessment - **Risk:** Major compatibility issues discovered - **Mitigation:** If >10 critical issues found, extend Phase 3 by 2 days - **Go/No-Go Decision Point** #### Checkpoint 2 (Day 8): Core Framework Migration - **Risk:** Core systems not working with PHP 8.4 - **Mitigation:** Have rollback plan ready, extend timeline if needed - **Escalation:** Technical Director involvement required #### Checkpoint 3 (Day 12): Test Suite Validation - **Risk:** Test failures indicating fundamental issues - **Mitigation:** 48-hour intensive debugging session scheduled - **Success Criteria:** >95% test pass rate required #### Checkpoint 4 (Day 16): Security Validation - **Risk:** Security vulnerabilities introduced - **Mitigation:** Security audit by external consultant if needed - **Escalation:** CISO approval required for production #### Checkpoint 5 (Day 17): Production Readiness - **Risk:** Systems not production-ready - **Mitigation:** Delay production deployment, continue on staging - **Success Criteria:** All stakeholders must approve --- ## ๐Ÿ“ฑ DAILY STANDUPS SCHEDULE ### Daily Meeting Times - **Time:** 09:00-09:15 (15 minutes) - **Participants:** Development Lead, Developers, DevOps, QA - **Format:** - What was completed yesterday? - What will be worked on today? - Any blockers or concerns? - Risk level assessment ### Weekly Status Reports - **When:** End of each week (Friday 17:30) - **To:** Project Manager, Technical Director, Stakeholders - **Content:** - Progress against timeline - Issues encountered and resolutions - Risk assessment update - Next week priorities --- ## ๐ŸŽฏ SUCCESS METRICS TRACKING ### Daily Metrics - [ ] Test pass rate (target: >90%) - [ ] Code coverage (maintain >80%) - [ ] Critical errors (target: 0) - [ ] Performance baseline comparison ### Weekly Metrics - [ ] Feature completeness percentage - [ ] Security scan results - [ ] Stakeholder feedback score - [ ] Timeline adherence percentage ### Final Success Criteria - [ ] โœ… All test suites passing (100%) - [ ] โœ… Performance improved by 10%+ - [ ] โœ… Security audit passed - [ ] โœ… Zero critical production issues - [ ] โœ… Stakeholder approval obtained - [ ] โœ… Documentation complete --- ## ๐Ÿ“ž ESCALATION MATRIX ### Level 1 - Technical Issues (Response: 2 hours) **Contact:** Development Lead **Scope:** Code issues, test failures, minor compatibility problems ### Level 2 - Integration Issues (Response: 1 hour) **Contact:** Development Lead + DevOps Engineer **Scope:** Environment issues, deployment problems, system integration ### Level 3 - Business Impact (Response: 30 minutes) **Contact:** Project Manager + Technical Director **Scope:** Timeline delays, budget concerns, scope changes ### Level 4 - Critical Production (Response: 15 minutes) **Contact:** CTO + Infrastructure Team **Scope:** Production down, security breach, data corruption --- ## ๐Ÿ“‹ WEEKEND WORK PLAN ### Weekend 1 (Sep 14-15) **Optional preparatory work:** - Research PHP 8.4 new features - Review competitor migration experiences - Prepare additional test scenarios ### Weekend 2 (Sep 21-22) **Critical development time:** - Extended testing sessions - Performance optimization - Bug fixing marathon if needed ### Weekend 3 (Sep 28-29) **Pre-deployment validation:** - Final security review - Complete system testing - Production readiness validation --- ## ๐ŸŽ‰ CELEBRATION MILESTONES ### Phase Completion Celebrations - **Phase 1 Complete:** Team lunch - migration plan approved - **Phase 3 Complete:** Team dinner - core migration finished - **Production Deployment:** Company announcement - security enhanced ### Recognition Plan - Individual recognition for team members exceeding expectations - Company-wide communication highlighting security improvement - Case study documentation for future migrations --- ## ๐Ÿ“ FINAL CHECKLIST ### Pre-Deployment Checklist (Day 17) - [ ] All automated tests passing - [ ] Manual testing complete - [ ] Performance benchmarks improved - [ ] Security audit passed - [ ] Documentation updated - [ ] Stakeholder approval obtained - [ ] Rollback plan tested - [ ] Monitoring configured - [ ] Backup verified - [ ] Team briefed on deployment ### Post-Deployment Checklist (Day 18) - [ ] Production deployment successful - [ ] All services responding - [ ] Performance metrics within targets - [ ] No critical errors in logs - [ ] User acceptance confirmed - [ ] Monitoring active - [ ] Documentation updated - [ ] Team debriefing completed - [ ] Lessons learned documented - [ ] Success metrics reported --- **Timeline Owner:** System Development Agent **Last Updated:** 2025-09-12 **Next Review:** 2025-09-13 (Start of Phase 1) *This timeline is a living document and should be updated daily during the migration process.*