Learning Goals
- How to review SOP changes
- How to use branches for controlled updates
- How pull requests enable discussion
- How to approve and release validated procedures
- How to define governance roles in a lab
Reviewing and Approving SOPs in Git
We can track SOP changes in Git.
But how do we ensure they are correct before becoming official?
Version control documents changes.
Governance controls quality.
In a laboratory setting, SOP modifications should not become official procedures without review. Git-based workflows allow structured review and approval processes.
This guide explains how to implement SOP governance using Git.
An SOP repository is not just a file archive.
It is a controlled knowledge system.
Every change should ideally:
- Be reviewed
- Be discussed if necessary
- Be approved by responsible persons
- Be documented
Git supports this process through structured workflows.
What You Will Learn
Section titled “What You Will Learn”Tracking changes is technical.
Approving changes is organizational.