Release Checklist¶

Automated Gates¶

• [ ] The independent documentation validator passes.
• [ ] zensical build --strict succeeds.
• [ ] Every maintained page is present in explicit navigation.
• [ ] Internal files and anchors resolve.
• [ ] Word and PDF outputs are generated and pass artifact checks.

Editorial Review¶

• [ ] The change answers a reader goal and states expected results.
• [ ] Terms, labels, units, and cross-references are consistent.
• [ ] No confidential, customer, proprietary, export-controlled, or classified information is present.
• [ ] Fictional values and limitations are identified.

Accessibility and Responsive Review¶

• [ ] Heading order and landmark structure are logical.
• [ ] Keyboard focus is visible and the skip link works.
• [ ] Text remains usable at 200% zoom.
• [ ] Pages have no horizontal overflow at 320, 360, 390, 768, 1024, and 1440 CSS pixels.
• [ ] Long labels, buttons, navigation, email addresses, and graphics wrap or crop safely.
• [ ] Motion is reduced when the operating-system preference requests it.

Generated-File Review¶

• [ ] Every Word and PDF page has been visually inspected.
• [ ] Headings, lists, tables, links, headers, and footers render correctly.
• [ ] File names, document properties, and visible content are suitable for public release.