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Quality Gate
An automated or manual decision point that evaluates whether a change meets defined quality criteria.
What it is
A Quality Gate is an automated or manual decision point that evaluates whether a change meets defined quality criteria before it proceeds.
Typical evidence
- Automated tests and coverage
- Static analysis and security scanning
- Policy and compliance checks
- Performance or reliability thresholds
- Required review or approval
A useful gate is objective, fast enough for its position in the pipeline, and connected to a clear remediation path.