Required Review by Specific Teams Now Available in Rulesets
GitHub now allows requiring approvals from specific teams to merge changes into protected branches based on files and folders. This feature offers more control over who approves changes in particular branches.
Key Features
- Require approvals from designated teams for merging into protected branches.
- Control approval requirements based on specific files and folders.
- Eases enforcement of policies on sensitive branches and critical code.
Relationship with CODEOWNERS
While CODEOWNERS files define ownership and identify individual reviewers, the new ruleset feature focuses on policy enforcement. It complements CODEOWNERS but does not replace it.
CODEOWNERS files will continue to manage ownership, support individual reviewers, and request reviews even when not mandatory.
This enhancement scales well across large enterprises, helping to enforce stricter review controls where needed.
Additional Resources
Learn more about rulesets and policy enforcement in GitHub's documentation. Participate in the discussion and provide feedback in the GitHub Community.
Author's summary: GitHub's new ruleset feature strengthens branch protection by requiring specific team approvals, enhancing control and policy enforcement alongside traditional CODEOWNERS files.