What should a release manager request from developers to avoid overriding components during back promotion?

Requesting that developers commit all remaining changes before back promoting ensures that the codebase is stable and that all necessary updates are integrated prior to the back promotion process. This practice reduces the likelihood of conflicts or overriding existing components that may occur if multiple developers are making changes concurrently.

Back promotion involves moving changes from a more stable environment back into a development environment, which can lead to complications if developers have uncommitted changes. By having all developers commit their changes first, the release manager can maintain a clear picture of what is in the codebase, allowing for more effective management of dependencies and smoother integration across various components. It also helps to minimize the risk of introducing bugs or issues that may result from uncoordinated changes.

In this scenario, the other options do not provide as effective a strategy for preventing issues during back promotion. For instance, committing only essential changes might overlook necessary updates, and taking turns in committing changes could lead to delays and disorganization. Similarly, committing changes after back promotion runs the risk of overwriting important components or introducing instability into the system. Therefore, the recommended approach is to ensure all changes are committed before initiating back promotion.