testing linear history requirement
diff --git a/.asf.yaml b/.asf.yaml
index bf811e9..d13633b 100644
--- a/.asf.yaml
+++ b/.asf.yaml
@@ -14,5 +14,6 @@
         dismiss_stale_reviews: true
         require_code_owner_reviews: true
         required_approving_review_count: 3
+        required_linear_history: true
  
       required_signatures: true