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title: 08. Final Polish
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**ESTABLISHING FINAL POLISH AND DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES FOR MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME PARTICIPANTS**

## 1. INTRODUCTION AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK

### 1.1. Policy Overview

This Final Polish Documentation (hereinafter referred to as "the Documentation") establishes mandatory procedures and requirements for final project polish, documentation, and deployment within our Mentorship Programme. This Documentation operates within our comprehensive legal and policy framework, incorporating our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Community Code of Conduct, Mentorship Programme Terms and Conditions, and all applicable legal protections by reference.

### 1.2. Scope and Applicability

This Documentation applies to all participants in our Mentorship Programme whose flagship projects have reached a state suitable for resume presentation. All participants should complete the final polish procedures set forth in this Documentation before project completion.

**IMPORTANT: This is a self-guided process. You will use provided checklists and templates to polish your project independently. Reviews and approvals are optional and available upon request. For comprehensive information about the self-guided programme structure and how to get the most value from your mentorship experience, please refer to our [Mentorship Programme Terms and Conditions](/about/mentorship).**

## 2. FINAL POLISH INITIATION

### 2.1. Readiness Assessment

When you believe your flagship project has reached a state where it can be proudly shown on a resume, you can begin final polish procedures using the provided checklists and templates.

**Self-Assessment:**
- Review the final polish checklist in the resource library
- Assess your project against the checklist criteria
- Begin addressing items on the checklist independently

**Optional Support:**
- If you would like feedback on project readiness, ask in the #⚗️│alchemy-lab channel
- Programme leadership or community members can provide guidance if requested
- You can proceed independently using the provided resources

## 3. CODE CLEANUP PROCESS

### 3.1. Self-Guided Code Review

**Self-Review Process:**
- Use the comprehensive code review checklist provided in the resource library
- Review your own code systematically against the checklist
- Create issues in your repository for items that need attention
- Address issues independently

**Code Review Checklist Areas:**
- Code quality and maintainability
- Best practices and industry standards
- Security considerations
- Performance optimisation
- Error handling
- Test coverage
- Code organisation and structure

### 3.2. Issue Resolution

**Self-Managed Process:**
- Address issues you identify using the checklist
- Update issues as you resolve them
- Continue until you feel your project meets polish standards

**Optional Review:**
- If you would like feedback on your code cleanup, request a review in Discord
- Programme leadership or community members can provide feedback if requested
- Reviews are optional and available upon request

**Completion Criteria:**
- Project meets quality and polish standards based on your assessment
- Code is ready for professional presentation
- You feel confident showcasing the project on your resume

## 4. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

### 4.1. Self-Guided Documentation

Use the provided documentation templates and examples in the resource library to create documentation for your flagship project.

**Documentation Resources:**
- README.md template and examples
- CONTRIBUTING.md template and examples
- LICENSE.md template and guidance
- End user documentation examples

**Optional Support:**
- If you need help with documentation, ask in the #⚗️│alchemy-lab channel
- Programme leadership or community members can provide guidance if requested
- You can proceed independently using the provided templates

### 4.2. Required Documentation Files

**Standard Documentation:**
You should create the following standard documentation files:

**4.2.1 README.md:**
- Provides a high-level overview of the project
- Includes project description, features, and usage instructions
- Contains installation and setup instructions
- Includes contribution guidelines and project information
- Template and examples available in resource library

**4.2.2 CONTRIBUTING.md:**
- Contains instructions for individuals seeking to contribute to the project
- Outlines contribution guidelines and procedures
- Describes development workflow and standards
- Provides information about code review and submission processes
- Template and examples available in resource library

**4.2.3 LICENSE.md:**
- Determines what people can and cannot do with the software
- Specifies licensing terms and conditions
- Must comply with applicable intellectual property requirements
- Should align with project goals and organisational policies
- Template and guidance available in resource library

### 4.3. End User Documentation

**Documentation Approach:**
- Review end user documentation examples in the resource library
- Determine an approach appropriate for your project type and complexity
- Create comprehensive and accessible end user documentation
- Ask for feedback in Discord if you'd like guidance (optional)

## 5. DEPLOYMENT AND HOSTING

### 5.1. Deployment Requirement

**Deployment Goal:**
You should deploy a live version of your application for professional presentation.

### 5.2. Self-Guided Deployment

**Deployment Resources:**
- Deployment guides for common platforms (Vercel, Netlify, Heroku, etc.) are available in the resource library
- Step-by-step tutorials for various hosting providers
- Information about free hosting options
- Deployment checklist and troubleshooting guides

**Deployment Process:**
- Review deployment guides in the resource library
- Select a hosting provider appropriate for your project
- Follow the deployment guide for your chosen platform
- Deploy your application independently

### 5.3. Hosting Provider Selection

**Self-Selection Process:**
- Review hosting provider options in the deployment guides
- Consider project requirements, budget, and scalability needs
- Free hosting options are documented in the resource library
- Paid hosting options may be necessary depending on project requirements

### 5.4. Domain Configuration

**Domain Setup:**
- Domain configuration guides are available in the resource library
- Domains generally require payment
- Free domain options may be available in some cases
- Domain setup is optional but recommended for professional presentation

**Cost Considerations:**
- Domains generally cost money
- Hosting generally costs money
- Free hosting options are documented in the resource library
- Free options may not always be viable depending on project requirements

**Optional Support:**
- If you encounter issues during deployment, ask for help in the #⚗️│alchemy-lab channel
- Programme leadership or community members can provide guidance if requested
- Most deployment can be completed independently using the provided guides

## 6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMERS

### 6.1. Reference to Comprehensive Liability Framework

**IMPORTANT: Comprehensive liability limitations, damage exclusions, and maximum liability caps are set forth in our Limitation of Liability and Indemnification Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.**

### 6.2. Final Polish Disclaimer

This Documentation establishes final polish procedures and requirements. However:

- Programme leadership reserves the right to modify final polish procedures at any time
- Final polish is a self-guided process using provided checklists and templates
- Final polish does not guarantee specific project outcomes or employment results
- Programme leadership is not responsible for participants' ability to complete final polish procedures
- Individual results may vary based on participant effort, project complexity, and other factors
- Reviews and approvals are optional and available upon request

### 6.3. Hosting and Deployment Disclaimer

Programme leadership provides guidance on hosting and deployment but:

- Does not guarantee availability of free hosting options
- Is not responsible for hosting provider service quality or availability
- Does not assume responsibility for deployment issues or service disruptions
- Recommends that participants review hosting provider terms of service and policies

## 7. CONCLUSION

This Final Polish Documentation establishes the procedures and requirements for final project polish, documentation, and deployment within our Mentorship Programme. All participants must complete these procedures to achieve programme completion standards.

Questions about final polish procedures should be directed to programme leadership through designated communication channels. For comprehensive programme terms and conditions, please refer to our [Mentorship Programme Terms and Conditions](/about/mentorship).

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