When is the Promotion branch record created?

The Promotion branch record is created at the time of creating a Deployment record. This is an integral part of the deployment process in Copado, as it establishes the link between the specific changes that are being deployed and the corresponding promotion branch that manages those changes.

Creating a Deployment record marks the point where changes are intended for deployment to a target environment, and at this juncture, the associated Promotion branch record is generated to facilitate tracking and managing those changes throughout the deployment lifecycle. This ensures that there is a clear record of what is being moved through the different environments, allowing teams to maintain organized and efficient workflows.

The other scenarios, such as when user stories are prepared for promotion or when the deployment is completed, occur at different stages of the deployment process and are not directly responsible for the creation of the Promotion branch record. The project initiation phase is also unrelated to the specific creation of a Promotion branch, as it encompasses broader planning and setup activities before deployment specifics are addressed.