What action should be taken if the user needs to delete a custom field that has not been committed yet?

The appropriate action when a custom field has not been committed yet is to create a new user story with the field's details. This is mainly due to the workflow and structure of version control processes within platforms like Copado.

When a field has not been committed, it means that the changes or deletions related to that field are not yet finalized in the migration process. By creating a user story, it helps to formally document the intended change, allowing for a clear understanding and tracking of what needs to be deleted. This approach also facilitates communication among team members and alignment on changes being made, as it follows the practice of maintaining comprehensive records of changes within the development process.

Additionally, this allows the team to plan and review changes effectively before they are committed, ensuring that all stakeholders are on board. This structured process enhances collaboration and reduces the chance of errors during deployment or version updates, as everyone will have visibility into the pending deletion through the user story.

The other choices don’t align with best practices for managing changes in a version-controlled environment. Searching through the commit history would be irrelevant since the field in question has not been committed. Consulting with management may not be necessary at this stage, as this is a technical change that can usually be handled by developers