What does the system do when user stories are marked as Ready to Promote?

When user stories are marked as "Ready to Promote," the system prepares them for automatic deployment. This designates that the user stories have undergone the necessary review and testing processes, thereby allowing them to be included in the next deployment cycle seamlessly. The idea is to streamline the deployment process by ensuring that only those user stories that meet all conditions for production readiness are moved forward.

This readiness phase eliminates manual intervention, facilitating a more efficient workflow where user stories can transition smoothly from development to production. The focus is on the deployment aspect, which signifies confidence in their stability and capability to function as intended once they are deployed in the live environment.

While modifying their status does have implications for tracking and possible approvals, those functions are not the primary goal achieved when marking the stories as ready for promotion. This choice is aligned with best practices in agile development and continuous delivery methodologies, which emphasize minimizing manual steps and enhancing automation.