Deployment Environments
The Liana Banyan Platform uses three distinct deployment environments, each serving a specific purpose.
Overview
| Environment | Purpose | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Template | Reference implementation for copying | Developers, aspiring Dukes |
| Staging | Testing before production | Internal team |
| Production | Live platform | Members, public |
Template Environment
What it is: A clean, forkable codebase hosted on Lovable.dev.
Purpose:
- Reference implementation for new MimicTrunks
- Developer playground for experimentation
- Training ground for learning the architecture
Who uses it:
- Aspiring Dukes launching their own MimicTrunk
- Developers building new features
- Anyone wanting to understand how the platform works
Key point: This is a template, not the live platform. Fork it, modify it, make it your own.
Staging Environment
What it is: A pre-production testing environment.
Purpose:
- Test changes before they go live
- QA verification
- Preview new features for stakeholders
Who uses it:
- Internal development team
- QA testers
- Leadership reviewing new features
Key point: What works in staging gets promoted to production.
Production Environment
What it is: The live platform serving real users.
URLs:
- Main platform:
lianabanyan-main.web.app - Business module:
lianabanyan-biz-trunk.web.app - Nonprofit module:
lianabanyan-org-trunk.web.app - Network module:
lianabanyan-net-trunk.web.app - HexIsle:
hexisle.web.app - Documentation:
the2ndsecond.com - Rally Group:
therallygroup.web.app
Who uses it:
- Members (Ghost through Crown)
- The 300 Harbor Masters
- Initiative Crowns
- General public
Key point: Real users, real data, real consequences. Changes are tested thoroughly before deployment.
The Flow
Development → Template (Lovable) → Staging → Production
- Develop locally or in the template environment
- Validate using the template’s preview
- Test in staging with real-ish scenarios
- Deploy to production after approval
For Aspiring Dukes
If you’re launching a MimicTrunk, start with the Template:
- Fork the template repository
- Customize for your business
- Follow the DNA Rules
- Deploy your own instance
The template gives you a working foundation that follows all platform standards.
Questions about deployment? The template repository includes detailed setup instructions.