Enforce Traceability Between Commits, Work Items, and Acceptance Tests

Description

This rule mandates that every commit must reference at least one tracked work item—such as a Jira ticket or bug ID—and must be verifiably linked to automated tests that demonstrate acceptance. It ensures end-to-end traceability from business requirements through development and verification.

Purpose

To strengthen auditability, defect tracking, and quality assurance by linking code changes to specific requirements and confirming those requirements through passing automated tests. This practice supports secure SDLC compliance and agile traceability mandates.

Scope