| id | SKL-release-RELEASECHECKLISTGATE |
| name | Release Checklist Gate |
| description | Checklist gate for production release - must pass all items before deploying to production. |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| status | active |
| owner | @cerebra-team |
| last_updated | 2026-02-22 |
| category | Backend |
| tags | ["api","backend","server","database"] |
| stack | ["Python","Node.js","REST API","GraphQL"] |
| difficulty | Intermediate |
Release Checklist Gate
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Overview
Checklist gate for production release - must pass all items before deploying to production.
Why This Matters
- Safety: Don't miss important steps
- Quality: Release has standards
- Accountability: Know who approved
- Rollback ready: Ready to rollback if problems occur
Core Concepts & Rules
1. Core Principles
- Follow established patterns and conventions
- Maintain consistency across codebase
- Document decisions and trade-offs
2. Implementation Guidelines
- Start with the simplest viable solution
- Iterate based on feedback and requirements
- Test thoroughly before deployment
Inputs / Outputs / Contracts
- Inputs:
- Release version
- Release notes
- Changelog
- Test results
- Rollback plan
- Entry Conditions:
- All code changes are merged
- Tests are passing
- Documentation is complete
- Outputs:
- Release checklist (completed)
- Approval status
- Release announcement
- Deployment status
- Artifacts Required (Deliverables):
- Release checklist
- Release notes
- Changelog
- Migration guide
- Rollback plan
- Monitoring dashboard
- Acceptance Evidence:
- All checklist items checked
- All approvals obtained