Backup and Restore Strategy for Database

[Baskarayelu]

Description:

Document and optionally automate database backup and restore so user and preference data can be recovered.

Requirements

• Document backup strategy: e.g. daily pg_dump or managed DB backups (Vercel Postgres, Supabase, etc.); retention (e.g. 7 days)
• Document restore steps (restore from backup, run migrations)
• Optional: script or cron that triggers backup (e.g. to S3 or provider’s backup API)
• Add to README or OPERATIONS.md
• No code change required if using managed DB with built-in backups; document that instead

Acceptance Criteria

• Backup and restore documented
• Optional automation
• README or OPERATIONS updated

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[Anuoluwapo25]

Hi maintainer, I'd like to take on this issue as i'll fully implement what is requested as i'm a fullstack web3 developer with experiences.

[codewithzubair07]

@codewithzubair07 has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 2nd wave.

Hi 👋

I’d like to take this issue.

I have experience working with PostgreSQL backups (pg_dump, pg_restore), managed database services (Supabase, Vercel Postgres), and documenting DevOps processes including backup retention and recovery procedures. I’ve also implemented automated backup scripts with cron jobs and cloud storage (e.g., S3).

For this task, I will:

• Document a clear daily backup strategy (including retention policy)
• Provide step-by-step restore instructions (including migrations)
• Add optional automation script example (if needed)
• Update README or create an OPERATIONS.md file accordingly
• Keep it aligned with the current database setup (managed or self-hosted)

GitHub: https://github.com/your-username
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Looking forward to contributing 🚀

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[Favourof]

@Favourof has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 2nd wave.

I’m Favour Omotosho, a developer focused on building reliable and production-ready systems with strong operational practices.

For this task, I would clearly document a robust database backup and restore strategy, covering daily automated backups (e.g., pg_dump or managed provider backups such as Vercel Postgres or Supabase), retention policy (e.g., 7 days minimum), and secure storage considerations. I would also document step-by-step restore procedures, including restoring from backup files and re-running migrations to ensure schema consistency.

If the project uses a managed database with built-in backups, I would document the provider’s backup configuration, retention window, and restore workflow instead of adding unnecessary custom logic. Optionally, I can include a simple automation script or cron-based backup strategy (e.g., exporting to S3) where appropriate.

All documentation would be added to README.md or OPERATIONS.md, ensuring the team has a clear, repeatable recovery process and meets operational best practices.

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