Sign-Off - CI/CD Glossary Definition
A sign-off is a formal, accountable approval that something is ready to ship.
A sign-off is a formal, recorded statement by a responsible party that a deliverable meets its criteria and is approved to release, creating accountability and an audit record.
A sign-off is a formal, accountable approval that something is ready to ship.
How it differs from an approval
An approval is often a lightweight per-change gate, while a sign-off is a formal release-level attestation tied to a specific person or role for accountability.
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