desk-moloni/PHP_MIGRATION_TIMELINE.md

# ⏰ 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  

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## 📅 PHASE-BY-PHASE TIMELINE

### 🚀 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

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### 🔧 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

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### 💻 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

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### 🧪 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

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### 🚀 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

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## 📊 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 × €75): €9,600
- **Senior Developer** (112h × €65): €7,280  
- **DevOps Engineer** (84h × €70): €5,880
- **QA Engineer** (64h × €55): €3,520
- **Tools & Infrastructure**: €1,000
- **Total Estimated Cost**: €27,280

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## ⚠️ 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

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## 📱 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

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## 🎯 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
- [ ] ✅ All test suites passing (100%)
- [ ] ✅ Performance improved by 10%+
- [ ] ✅ Security audit passed
- [ ] ✅ Zero critical production issues
- [ ] ✅ Stakeholder approval obtained
- [ ] ✅ Documentation complete

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## 📞 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

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## 📋 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

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## 🎉 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

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## 📝 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

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**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.*