Release Checklist

Use this before deploying.

• Requirement is clear.
• Tests pass.
• Migration plan is reviewed.
• Rollback path is known.
• Config and secrets are ready.
• Monitoring or logs can confirm behavior.
• User-facing change is documented if needed.

• Deploy artifact version is known.
• Health check passes.
• Logs show startup success.
• Smoke test passes.
• Key user path works.

• Metrics look normal.
• Error logs are checked.
• User path is verified.
• Stakeholders are informed.
• Follow-up risks are recorded.

• Migration failed.
• Health check fails.
• Error rate increases.
• Rollback path is unclear.
• Sensitive data behavior is uncertain.