Updates

Overview

Regular updates ensure your Flint Engine installation has the latest features, bug fixes, and security patches. Updates are applied through the command line or version control system.

Checking for Updates

To check the current version and available updates:

# Check current version
php artisan --version

# Check for package updates
composer outdated

# View available updates
composer show --outdated

Updating Flint Engine

Step 1: Backup

Always backup before updating:

1. Backup the database:

   mysqldump -u username -p database_name > backup_$(date +%Y%m%d).sql

2. Backup the files:

   tar -czf flint-engine-backup-$(date +%Y%m%d).tar.gz /path/to/flint-engine/

Step 2: Enable Maintenance Mode

php artisan down

Step 3: Update Files

# Pull latest changes
git pull origin main

# Update dependencies
composer install --no-dev --optimize-autoloader

Step 4: Run Migrations

php artisan migrate --force

Step 5: Clear Cache

php artisan cache:clear
php artisan config:cache
php artisan route:cache
php artisan view:clear

Step 6: Disable Maintenance Mode

php artisan up

Scheduled Tasks

Flint Engine includes automated commands that run on schedule:

• SendInvoiceReminders — Sends overdue invoice reminders
• GenerateSitemap — Regenerates the XML sitemap
• GenerateRecurringInvoices — Creates recurring invoices on schedule

AI Model Updates

The Flint AI module may receive updates for:

• New AI provider integrations
• Updated model configurations
• Enhanced agent capabilities
• New automation features

Post-Update Checklist

• Verify the admin panel loads correctly
• Test login functionality
• Check that email sending works
• Verify license activation API
• Review error logs for any issues
• Clear browser cache for admin users