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require-google-cloud-build-steps-non-empty

Require steps in Cloud Build config to include at least one step entry.

Targeted pattern scope​

  • Top-level steps list in cloudbuild.yaml / cloudbuild.yml.

What this rule reports​

This rule reports empty step lists.

Why this rule exists​

A Cloud Build file with no steps does not describe actionable build behavior and usually indicates incomplete CI configuration.

❌ Incorrect​

steps:
timeout: 60s

✅ Correct​

steps:
  - name: gcr.io/cloud-builders/npm

When not to use it​

Disable this rule if the build steps are always injected through external templating.

Rule catalog ID: R111

Further reading​