Use this template to record evidence for a release candidate before tagging or publishing. The canonical release gates and decision rule are in the Go / No-Go Checklist; this template does not replace that checklist or authorize a release.
- Commit SHA:
- Version/tag:
- CI workflow run(s):
- Release issue or pull request:
- Evidence record:
- Validation checkout path:
- Local branch and exact HEAD:
- Origin ref and expected baseline:
- Working tree is clean.
- Validation used an independent local clone or local Git worktree, not a shared SMB/NAS Git worktree.
- Any NAS or mapped paths used by the candidate are classified by role and pass canonical-containment checks; they are not Git-worktree evidence.
- Full test suite passes locally.
- CI is green.
- Secret scanning passes.
- PSScriptAnalyzer is clean or documented.
- Generated artifacts are intentional.
- Bug sweep completed.
- Vulnerability sweep completed.
- Code review is complete.
- Dependency review is complete.
- Repository documentation reviewed.
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docs/user/documentation reviewed for user-facing changes. - ADRs updated if architecture changed.
- Open release blockers reviewed.
- Production-impacting changes require explicit approval.
- Backup process verified.
- Restore process verified or documented.
- Failure modes documented.
- Path and input validation reviewed.
- Logging reviewed for secret leakage.
- Beginner-facing instructions are current.
- Success criteria are clear.
- Error messages are understandable.
- User can verify outcome.
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Decision owner (Product Owner / Engineering Manager):
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Decision evidence:
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GO
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NO-GO
If any required item is incomplete, the release decision is NO-GO.