hootsuite-prod-checklist

# Hootsuite Production Checklist ## Overview Hootsuite manages social media publishing, scheduling, and analytics across multiple platforms (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram). A production integration automates post scheduling, monitors engagement, and syncs analytics. Failures mean posts go out at wrong times, media uploads get rejected, or social profile disconnections go undetected, creating gaps in your publishing calendar. ## Authentication & Secrets - [ ] `HOOTSUITE_API_KEY` and OAuth client secret in secrets manager - [ ] OAuth app reviewed and approved in Hootsuite developer portal - [ ] Token refresh logic tested with deliberately expired tokens - [ ] Separate OAuth app for production vs development - [ ] Key rotation schedule documented (before annual app review) ## API Integration - [ ] Production base URL configured (`https://platform.hootsuite.com/v1`) - [ ] Rate limit handling with exponential backoff - [ ] Message scheduling tested with all connected social profiles - [ ] Media upload validated (images, video, carousel per platform) - [ ] Character limits enforced per platform (X: 280, LinkedIn: 3000, FB: 63K) - [ ] Timezone handling verified for scheduled posts across regions - [ ] Social profile health check detects disconnected accounts ## Error Handling & Resilience - [ ] Circuit breaker configured for Hootsuite API outages - [ ] Retry with backoff for 429/5xx responses - [ ] REJECTED media states handled with user notification - [ ] Social ...