1️⃣ Install dependencies for production
composer install --optimize-autoloader --no-dev


Installs only production packages.

Optimizes the autoloader for faster class loading.

2️⃣ Cache configuration and routes
php artisan config:cache # caches all config files
php artisan route:cache # caches all routes
php artisan view:cache # caches all Blade templates


config:cache → loads all config into one file (fast access)

route:cache → pre-compiles all routes (faster routing)

view:cache → pre-compiles Blade templates into PHP (faster view rendering)

⚠️ If you’re using closures in routes, route:cache will fail. Use controllers instead.

4️⃣ Clear old caches (optional but safe)
php artisan cache:clear
php artisan route:clear
php artisan config:clear
php artisan view:clear


Clears old caches before rebuilding, avoids stale configs or routes.

/* Current flow with Job-based timeout
✅ Flow Explanation

1. Send request to N nearest drivers
createForDrivers() creates RideRequest rows and broadcasts new ride events.
A timeout job is dispatched per driver.

2. Driver responds (Accept/Reject)
Locks the RideRequest and RideTemp rows.
If Accepted: ride confirmed, other requests rejected, next driver batch not sent.
If Rejected: checks if all requests handled → sends next batch immediately.

3. Timeout Job
Fires only if driver didn’t respond.
Marks request as rejected.
Checks if all requests handled → sends next batch or expires ride.

4. Next Batch & Expiry
Always respects driver response timeout.
Ensures no double assignment or race conditions using lockForUpdate().
*/