gathering, using a computer processor, data about the well and the deep and tight sandstone reservoir;

evaluating, using the computer processor, a diagenetic rock typing and a flow index of the deep and tight sandstone reservoir using the data;

determining, using the computer processor, a first set of perforation locations based on the diagenetic rock typing and the flow index;

calibrating, using the computer processor, in-situ stresses based on the data;

determining, using the computer processor, a breakdown pressure envelope and optimal perforation directions using the in-situ stresses, maximum horizontal stress direction, formation mechanical properties, and well trajectory;

narrowing, using the computer processor, the first set of perforation locations to a second set of perforation locations based on the breakdown pressure envelope;

comparing, using the computer processor, the breakdown pressure envelope of the second set of perforation locations to a maximum downhole pressure the wellhead can safely provide to determine a perforation method, wherein the maximum downhole pressure the wellhead can safely provide is based on a safety limit capacity of the wellhead; and

performing a fracturing operation on the well using the second set of perforation locations, the perforation method and the optimal perforation directions.