Runtime and Configuration Baseline

Status: Draft Date: 2026-03-07

Problem

The backend currently has drift across supported Python versions, environment variable names, and deployment/runtime documentation.

Goal

Define and enforce a single backend runtime/configuration contract for local development, CI, and production deployment.

Scope

• Runtime version baseline
• Environment variable contract
• Validation and deprecation handling
• Documentation alignment

Open Questions

• Exact supported Python floor and tested target
• Deprecation timeline for legacy environment variables