Sample Release Readiness Checklist

Functional Coverage

• Critical user journeys tested.
• Regression checklist completed for impacted modules.
• New feature acceptance criteria validated.
• Negative and edge cases checked for high-risk flows.
• Role and permission behavior verified.

API and Integration Coverage

• Key API endpoints tested with valid and invalid payloads.
• Integration points verified in QA/staging environment.
• Error handling checked for failed dependency or invalid response.
• API response status and frontend status are consistent.

Automation and CI

• Automated regression suite executed.
• Failed tests reviewed and classified.
• Test data setup is documented.
• CI result is attached or linked in release notes.

Performance and Reliability

• Performance smoke/load test executed for impacted endpoints.
• p95/p99 and error-rate thresholds reviewed.
• No critical console errors found in main browser flows.
• Monitoring/logging plan confirmed for release window.

Defect and UAT Readiness

• Critical and high defects are resolved or formally accepted.
• Known issues are documented with workaround and owner.
• UAT feedback is reviewed.
• Final QA sign-off includes environment, build, and evidence summary.

Release Decision

Status: Ready / Ready with Known Issues / Not Ready

QA notes:

• Summarize blockers, risks, and evidence.
• Include links to test result, bug report, and performance summary when available.