diff --git a/.gitlab/merge_request_templates/Stable Branch.md b/.gitlab/merge_request_templates/Stable Branch.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..16e7f2dd9caac14943c55b44881fbde4e3fdbb48_LmdpdGxhYi9tZXJnZV9yZXF1ZXN0X3RlbXBsYXRlcy9TdGFibGUgQnJhbmNoLm1k --- /dev/null +++ b/.gitlab/merge_request_templates/Stable Branch.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +<!-- +Merging into stable branches in canonical projects is reserved for +GitLab patch releases https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/policy/maintenance.html#patch-releases + +If you're backporting a security fix, please refer to the security merge request +template https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/omnibus-gitlab/-/blob/master/.gitlab/merge_request_templates/Security%20Release.md +Security backport merge requests should not be opened on the Omnibus GitLab canonical project. +--> + +## What does this MR do and why? + +_Describe in detail what merge request is being backported and why_ + +## MR acceptance checklist + +This checklist encourages us to confirm any changes have been analyzed to reduce risks in quality, performance, reliability, security, and maintainability. + +* [ ] This MR is backporting a bug fix, documentation update, or spec fix, previously merged in the default branch. +* [ ] The original MR has been deployed to GitLab.com (not applicable for documentation or spec changes). +* [ ] This MR has a [severity label] assigned (if applicable). + +#### Note to the merge request author and maintainer + +The process of backporting bug fixes into stable branches is tracked as part of an +[internal pilot]. If you have questions about this process, please: + +* Refer to the [internal pilot] issue for feedback or questions. +* Refer to the [patch release runbook for engineers and maintainers] for guidance. + +[severity label]: https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/quality/issue-triage/#severity +[internal pilot]: https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/gl-infra/delivery/-/issues/2886 +[patch release runbook for engineers and maintainers]: https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/release/docs/-/blob/master/general/patch/process_new.md + +/assign me