Software Development Handover Checklist Template

Project Information

Checklist

1. Codebase & Repository
   • Source code pushed to repository
   • Repository access provided to relevant team(s)
   • Branching strategy/documentation included
   • README and setup instructions included
2. Documentation
   • Technical Documentation (Architecture, APIs, etc.)
   • User Guides/Manuals
   • Deployment and Rollback instructions
   • Release Notes / Change Logs
3. Environment
   • Credentials and access shared for all environments
   • Environment variables and configuration files provided
   • Infrastructure documentation (if any)
4. Dependencies
   • Dependency list included (libraries, services, APIs)
   • Instructions for installing dependencies
5. Testing
   • Test cases and test coverage documents included
   • Automated tests results attached
   • QA reports included
6. Outstanding Issues
   • List of open bugs and issues
   • Backlog or future improvements noted
7. Contacts and Support
   • Contact list for further questions
   • Onboarding/support channels specified

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