Pre-Production Checklist
Technical, security, and operational checks before going live.
This list is a short gate check for SDK integration. Extended version for account, routing, and dashboard: Integration Readiness.
Release gate
Do not open traffic with production keys until all items are complete.
Integration
- Create + confirm end to end (sandbox)
-
REQUIRES_ACTIONand decline scenarios - If using checkout: return URL + webhook verification
- Idempotency on write operations (endpoints supported by the SDK)
Webhook
- HTTPS endpoint, signature verification
- Idempotent handler by event id
- Delayed/duplicate delivery test
Security
- API key in secret manager
- No PAN/CVV in logs
- Dashboard roles with least privilege
Operations
- 4xx/5xx and webhook error alerts
- Support runbook with payment ID + trace
- Rollback and communication plan
Compliance
- Test evidence and release notes
- Error code summary for support (Testing Declines)