Workflow Templates: CI/CD Pipeline Checklist

Ensure repository access is restricted to authorized personnel

Implement branch protection rules

Automate code reviews and merge approvals

Maintain a clean and organized repository structure

Regularly backup and archive repositories

Set up automated build triggers for code commits

Use consistent and reproducible build environments

Implement build caching to speed up the process

Integrate static code analysis tools

Archive build artifacts for future reference

Automate unit tests to run on every build

Integrate code coverage analysis

Set up automated integration tests

Implement end-to-end testing

Monitor and report on test results

Automate deployment to staging environments

Implement canary or blue-green deployment strategies

Ensure rollback mechanisms are in place

Automate deployment to production environments

Monitor deployment health and performance

Integrate vulnerability scanning tools

Automate security testing in the pipeline

Ensure compliance with industry standards

Monitor for security incidents

Regularly review and update security policies

CI/CD Pipeline Checklist