CODESTINE editorial · Published 23 October 2026
Document ownership and access
Agree source-code ownership and third-party licensing in the contract. Inventory repository, domain, hosting, email and service accounts, with access appropriate to each responsibility.
Make operation repeatable
Request setup and deployment instructions, environment-variable names, backup and recovery guidance, and key workflow documentation. Never place secret values in a public document.
Define acceptance and training
Review agreed acceptance criteria and known issues. Walk through important workflows with the people who will operate the system.
Separate defects, support and new features
Specify the scope and duration of any warranty, support hours, issue priorities and communication channels. New requirements should follow a clear estimation and approval process.