Backend Updates:
- Add lazy loading for Whisper model (faster startup)
- Use environment variables for port and config
- Add root endpoint for health checking
- Configure CORS for production
- Add tempfile support for uploads
- Update to support gunicorn production server
- Add Procfile for Heroku/Railway compatibility
Frontend Updates:
- Optimize Vite build configuration
- Add production build optimizations
- Enable minification and code splitting
- Configure preview server for production
Configuration:
- Add .env.example files for both frontend and backend
- Create railway.toml for Railway deployment
- Add Procfile for process management
- Setup environment variable templates
Documentation:
- Create comprehensive RAILWAY_DEPLOYMENT.md guide
- Include step-by-step deployment instructions
- Add troubleshooting section
- Include cost breakdown
- Add monitoring and maintenance guide
Dependencies:
- Add gunicorn for production WSGI server
Ready for Railway deployment with:
- Free $5/month credit
- Automatic scaling
- 24/7 uptime
- Custom domain support (optional)
