Release Pattern — Checklist

Pattern: Release
Component: checklist.md
Version: 1.1 | Updated: 2026-07-16

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Gate: No production exposure until Go is recorded and abort wiring is live.

Pre-Go

• Artifact digests pinned (sha256:…)
• Provenance/attestation attached
• Gates green for those digests (or expiring exception)
• SBOM/dependency policy pass
• Migrations sequenced expand → app → later contract
• Feature flag or traffic split ready and tested
• Abort criteria numeric, owner named, dashboards linked
• Rollback owner + RTO + rehearsal/drill date
• Communications plan for medium/high risk

During

• Stage holds observed (1% / 5% / 25% / 100% or equivalent)
• Abort criteria not edited mid-flight
• On abort: flag disabled / prior digest restored within RTO
• Recovery verified against baseline

After

• Observation window completed
• Change ticket closed with final digests and decision log
• Contract migrations only after soak (if applicable)