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A debugging checklist before you share a demo link
Africoders Editorial
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Broken demos destroy trust. Use this short checklist before you put a URL on your Passport.
A Passport link that returns 500 is worse than no link. Treat demos as production-lite.
Before you publish
- Open the URL in a private window
- Test the happy path end to end
- Confirm env vars and API keys for the hosted environment
- Check mobile layout once
- Note any seed/login credentials in the project description
When something is unfinished
Label it clearly: prototype, read-only demo, or local-only. Honesty protects your reputation.
After you ship
Set a calendar reminder to re-check demos monthly. Rotate dead projects off your featured list.
Closing
Reliability is part of Execution Reputation — protect your demos like product releases.
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