Rapid learning operational checklists (junior)

Checklist 1: before starting a task

• [ ] I understand the goal in one sentence.
• [ ] I have an assigned or agreed issue.
• [ ] I know the done criteria.
• [ ] I have a local validation command.

Checklist 2: before opening a PR

• [ ] small and scoped change.
• [ ] issue referenced.
• [ ] validation executed and attached.
• [ ] risks described.
• [ ] human decision flagged when applicable.

Checklist 3: before merge

• [ ] review comments resolved.
• [ ] evidence updated after changes.
• [ ] no conflicts with main.
• [ ] explicit human approval recorded.

Blocker comment template

text Detected blocker: Impact: Attempts made: Next technical option: Required human decision:

5-minute retro template

text What went well: What blocked me: What I would automate: What I need to learn tomorrow:

Minimum security checklist

• [ ] no secrets exposed in logs/commits.
• [ ] no .env or credential files committed.
• [ ] no approval policy changes without issue.
• [ ] no assumed third-party decisions without confirmation.