docs/troubleshooting.md

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Issues

Missing Dependencies

Ensure all dependencies are installed:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Deployment Failures

Docker

Check container logs for errors:

docker logs <container_id>

Kubernetes

Inspect pod logs for failures:

kubectl logs <pod_name>

Network Issues

Check Network Connectivity

Ensure that your system has a stable internet connection. You can check the connectivity by pinging a reliable server:

ping google.com

Firewall and Proxy Settings

Ensure that your firewall or proxy settings are not blocking the necessary connections. You may need to adjust the settings or whitelist certain IP addresses and ports.

Configuration Errors

Environment Variables

Ensure that all required environment variables are set correctly. You can list all environment variables using the following command:

printenv

Configuration Files

Check the configuration files for any errors or missing values. Ensure that all required fields are filled in correctly.

Application Errors

Check Application Logs

Inspect the application logs for any error messages or warnings. The logs can provide valuable information about what went wrong and how to fix it.

Restart the Application

Sometimes, simply restarting the application can resolve the issue. Use the appropriate command to restart the application, depending on how it was deployed.

Database Issues

Check Database Connection

Ensure that the application can connect to the database. You can test the connection using a database client or command-line tool.

Database Migrations

Ensure that all necessary database migrations have been applied. You can check the migration status and apply any pending migrations using the appropriate command for your database system.