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require-azure-pipelines-execution-plan

Require a top-level execution plan in Azure Pipelines config.

Targeted pattern scope​

  • Root jobs:, stages:, or steps: keys in azure-pipelines.yml.

What this rule reports​

This rule reports Azure Pipelines configs that do not explicitly declare what workload the pipeline executes.

Why this rule exists​

A pipeline config without a declared execution plan is ambiguous and often accidental drift from expected CI behavior.

❌ Incorrect​

trigger:
  - main

✅ Correct​

jobs:
  - job: test
    steps:
      - script: npm test

When not to use it​

Disable this rule if execution plan definitions are intentionally injected at runtime from external templates.

Rule catalog ID: R089

Further reading​