Software Release Management Workflow

What happens if a release fails the security or operational readiness check?

The workflow routes the release to a 'Not Ready' notification step, informing the requester of the gap, and loops the record back for rework. The release stays in an unresolved status until the requester resubmits, so it can't skip ahead to approval without addressing the readiness issue.

Can this handle a release that gets rejected at the approval step?

Yes. If approval is denied, the workflow sets the status to 'Rejected', notifies the requester with the reason, and loops the release back to the readiness review stage rather than closing it out. This keeps rejected releases in an active track for revision instead of getting lost.

What if the deployment itself fails after approval?

The workflow checks the deployment result and, on failure, triggers a rollback task automatically and sets the status to 'Rolled Back'. The release then returns to the requester for fixes, so failed deployments don't sit unresolved or get redeployed blindly.

Who needs access to this workflow?

Typically the requester (developer or release owner), a reviewer for security/operational readiness, and an approver with deployment authority. All three roles work inside assess.one, and access can be scoped so reviewers only see records awaiting their review.

Can we customise the approval logic or add more reviewers?

Yes, the approval routing, reviewer roles, and notification rules are all configurable directly inside assess.one. You can add extra approval stages, change who gets notified at each status, or adjust readiness criteria without needing developer work.

How long does it take to get this workflow running?

The template publishes and goes live in seconds. There's no implementation project — once published, your team can start submitting release requests through it immediately.

What if we need different rules for different release types (e.g., hotfix vs. major release)?

You can duplicate the template and adjust the readiness checks, approval steps, or routing logic for each release type. This lets teams run a lighter-weight version for hotfixes while keeping full review steps for major releases.

Does this support compliance or audit requirements?

Each status change, review outcome, and approval decision is recorded as the release moves through the workflow, creating a traceable history. This helps teams preparing for security or compliance audits show who reviewed and approved each release and when.

What happens after a successful deployment?

Once validation confirms the deployment succeeded, the workflow sets the status to 'Deployed' and sends a notification to both the requester and relevant stakeholders. This closes the loop without requiring anyone to manually track down and inform the team.

Can we integrate this with our existing notification tools?

Yes, notifications for statuses like 'Not Ready', 'Rejected', or 'Deployed' can be configured to route through email or Slack directly inside assess.one. No separate integration project or third-party setup is required.