Play framework 2.0 deployment steps (I think something is missing)

Question

I have some strange problems when I deploy application build with Play framework 2.0. It looks like deployment didn't clean/overwrite compiled files. This I know because one method is changed but still the old is somehow called...

My deployment steps:

1. in app directory ../play stop
2. upload all files to app directory from development (except application.conf)
3. ../play clean compile stage
4. in target directory: ./start -Dhttp.port=80 &

I need some "best practices" advices ;)

Answer 1

Some tips:

• Try to use play clean-all instead play clean.
• Use the GIT for controlling changes, maybe you forgot to upload something.
• Use alternative configuration file for running app in different environments.
• Use dist command for building independent production versions, with some bash scripts + git hooks + load balancer you'll be able to switch versions without stopping the application. Anyway remember to move and unzip created file outside the /dist directory, as it is cleaned every time when you call play dist command.