Sometimes it's necessary to deploy front-end code directly into the running application.

Create the ticket

First thing is to create a ticket for the required task. This should include as much details as possible like any files that need to be synced with the CDN, file structure etc. Here's a set of rules to help with that process.

• Provide a deadline for the deployment task.
• Include clear guidance on what files need to change and where they reside within the application file structure.
• Be as explicit as possible to avoid confusion.

Packaging the hot-fix

To make the deployment as low risk as possible, files should be provided to the Ops team packed within a ZIP archive following the correct layout as they need to reside within the running applications filesystem. For example If we need to update the file /vwshop/src/main/webapp/skin/js/zinc/pages/checkout.js within the mantiki project we would package the file like the example below.

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As you can see, I've packed up the checkout.js file a ZIP archive. The archive contains two folders; one for the main virginwines.co.uk site and the other for mailwineclub.co.uk.

Deploying the hot-fix

Once everything has been provided to the appropriate people and the release has been approved, the Ops team should

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