Add configuration options for protected branches at the group and instance levels
This issue was promoted to an epic. It was too large in scope to consider for a single issue.
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Problem to solve
Administrating and enforcing protected branch configurations on only a project level can take several hours of monotonous and repetitive work. Several apps and services have been created to help alleviate this paint point.
We have specific groups at Disney that have policies around their branching techniques. Currently these branching rules have to audited and applied manually. This takes hours.
Proposal
Extend functionality of protected branches so that they may be more swiftly configured and easily enforced when necessary.
Splitting the work
Groups and instance level work will take place in their own respective epics. Group level work will take priority for
References
User commentary
- #18488 (comment 396921742)
- #18488 (comment 449530647)
- #18488 (comment 266451426)
- #18488 (comment 215006605)
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