CI/CD Branch Gating Cheat Sheet

Status checks and approvals

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Focus Areas

Focus
Require CI checks before merges
Use approvals for critical branches

Commands & Queries

gh api /repos/org/repo/branches/main/protection
Inspect protection
git merge --no-ff feature
Keep history linear
az pipelines runs artifact list
Check pipeline results

Summary

Branch protections guard production lines with automation and gates.

💡 Pro Tip: Protect release branches with required checks and reviewers.
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