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The SOP Review Workflow

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How should an SOP change move from idea to official procedure?

Instead of editing the main branch directly, follow a structured workflow.

Proposed Workflow

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Section titled Proposed Workflow

  1. Create a branch for the modification:

    Terminal window
    git checkout -b improve-dna-lysis-step

  2. Edit the SOP in Markdown.

  3. Commit changes with explanation:

    Terminal window
    git commit -m "Increase lysis time to improve yield"

  4. Push the branch to the remote repository:

    Terminal window
    git push

  5. Open a pull request for review.

Why Not Edit the Main Branch?

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Section titled Why Not Edit the Main Branch?

The main branch represents validated procedures.

Direct modification can:

  • Introduce un-reviewed errors
  • Reduce trust in official protocols
  • Create confusion about approval status

Branching separates experimentation from validation.