Deployment Approvals and Sign-Off
For some releases, particularly significant ones, an explicit approval step ensures the right person has reviewed and agreed to the change before it goes live.
This adds a layer of governance and accountability without slowing down routine work.
When Approvals Are Used
- Major feature launches tied to business timing.
- Changes affecting regulated or sensitive areas.
- Releases that touch critical infrastructure.
- Any deployment your governance process requires to be signed off.
How It Works Without Causing Delays
The approval is built into the pipeline as a gate: everything up to that point is automated and ready, and the release proceeds the moment the nominated approver confirms. Routine, low-risk changes can skip this step entirely, keeping everyday delivery fast.
Crucially, an approval records who agreed to the release and when, giving you a clear audit trail. This satisfies governance requirements without forcing every small change through unnecessary bureaucracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should be the approver for our releases?
Usually a product owner or technical lead on your side. We agree the named approvers with you so sign-off is never a bottleneck.
If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.