Edit repository settings

Change the repository's settings so branch protection requires passing CI and two reviewers on the main branch, disallow force pushes, and enable required status checks named "build" and "tests". Notify the team in Slack and ask Priya in security to approve the new rule before it goes live on Friday.

Before I tighten repository settings, make it easy for the team to accept them: explain which CI checks will block merges, list who will be required reviewers, and highlight any developer workflows that will break (for example, hotfix force pushes). Suggest an exception policy for on-call emergencies and a rollback plan if the new checks flood the queue.

I flipped on stricter branch protection to stop accidental overwrites, and now the on-call engineer couldn't force-push an urgent hotfix at 03:00. I didn't coordinate with the team about the emergency path. I can't tell if we should revert the protection or add a documented exception. What's the best next move that balances safety with the need for emergency fixes?

We tighten or loosen repository settings after each mishap: a week's calm then a configuration sprint after one mistake. This oscillation confuses contributors and costs engineering time. Where do we establish a stable rule or habit so settings reflect real risk and don't swing with panic?