A professional PHP script package should separate source code, environment configuration, and secrets. Do not include real passwords, API keys, or credentials in the delivery archive.
Required components
- Document PHP, extension, and database requirements.
- Provide a sample configuration file without secrets.
- Version migrations or schemas.
- Document backup, update, and rollback procedures.
- List endpoints, cron jobs, and webhooks.
After installation, rotate temporary secrets and limit operating-account permissions by role.