Security and file handling
For a transcription service, trust matters as much as text quality because users upload interviews, lectures, meetings, and work recordings.
Processing isolation
The Laravel site handles accounts, jobs, and access, while a separate Python layer processes media through a queue. This reduces coupling and makes access control clearer.
Result access
Downloads should use signed links or an authenticated account so generated results are not exposed to random visitors.
Queue and logs
The processing queue should store technical statuses without unnecessarily exposing user file contents.
Production checklist
Production requires HTTPS, package updates, database backups, error monitoring, restricted internal endpoints, and a file deletion policy.
Questions people ask
Is HTTPS required?
Yes. HTTPS is mandatory in production, especially for media uploads and accounts.
Who can see results?
Results should be available only to the job owner through an account or protected link.
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