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Checks that passing status checks are required before merging in Azure DevOps.

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Why This Matters

Code changes merged without peer review bypass a critical quality and security gate. Unreviewed code may contain vulnerabilities, logic errors, or backdoors. Code review policies are required for SOC 2 (CC8.1), ISO 27001 (A.14.2.1), and are an industry standard for secure development.

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What DSALTA Checks

DSALTA connects to your Azure DevOps environment using read-only API access and evaluates this configuration on every sync cycle. The test result appears in your Data Library → Tests dashboard:
  • Passing — The configuration meets requirements. No action needed.
  • Failing — The configuration does not meet requirements. Follow the remediation steps below.
  • Not configured — The integration is connected but the required service or feature has not been set up yet.
This test runs automatically every 24 hours. If you fix the underlying issue, DSALTA will detect the change on the next sync cycle and update the status to Passing. You can also trigger a manual sync from Settings → Integrations → Azure DevOps.

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How to Fix

If this test is failing, follow these steps to remediate:
  1. Navigate to your Azure DevOps repository settings.
  2. Go to Branch Protection Rules (or equivalent) for your default branch (usually main or master).
  3. Enable Require pull request reviews before merging with at least 1 required reviewer.
  4. Enable Require status checks to pass before merging and select relevant CI/CD checks.
  5. Enable Include administrators to ensure admins also follow the process.
  6. Disable Allow force pushes and Allow deletions on protected branches.
  7. Once configured, DSALTA will detect the change on the next sync cycle and update the test status to Passing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This test runs automatically every 24 hours when the Azure DevOps integration is connected. You can trigger a manual sync at any time from the integration settings page.
A failing test generates an alert in your DSALTA dashboard. The assigned responsible role receives a notification. Remediate the issue before it affects your compliance posture.
Yes. If this test does not apply to your environment, you can mark it as Not Applicable with a justification. This exclusion is documented for auditors.
No. DSALTA uses read-only API access and never modifies, creates, or deletes resources in your environment. Remediation actions must be performed by your team directly in Azure DevOps.