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Approval and Release of SOPs

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When is a protocol officially approved?

After review and agreement, the change can be merged into the main branch.

This represents formal approval.

Merge the Change

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Once approved:

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git checkout main
git merge improve-dna-lysis-step

The updated SOP is now validated.

Tag the Approved Version

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To mark an official release:

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git tag -a v2.1.0 -m "Validated DNA extraction protocol"

Why Tag Releases?

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Section titled Why Tag Releases?

Tags create:

  • Stable reference points
  • Clear approval milestones
  • Reproducible protocol states
  • Structured release history

A tag can represent:

  • Annual SOP review
  • Safety validation
  • Publication-ready version