Update the branch policies for the repository

[toddysm]

After reviewing the branch policies for the repository, it seems that the main and release branches can benefit with more strict push and PR review policies. I would like to propose updating those as follows:

Note: @SteveLasker added checkboxes to indicate the current state

• Follow naming convention release/<release-number> for release branches. Example release/rc.1
• Use the following rules for main and release/* branches:
  • Require PR before merging
  • Require 3 approvals
  • Dismiss stale PR approvals when new commits are pushed
  • Require review from Code Owners
  • Require status checks to pass before merging
  • Require conversation resolution before merging
  • Require signed commits
  • Do not allow bypass the above settings

Please add your comments and proposals for additional changes to this issue.

[yizha1]

LGTM but IANAM

[iamsamirzon]

LGTM but IANAM

[SteveLasker]

Updated with checkboxes to indicate the current state as several of the rules were already in place.

[vaninrao10]

LGTM but IANAM

[iamsamirzon]

LGTM but IANAM

[priteshbandi]

LGTM but IANAM

[yizha1]

Closed as all polices enforced