diff --git a/site/source/developer-docs/specification/checklist.rst b/site/source/developer-docs/specification/checklist.rst
index 8d70141..8544773 100644
--- a/site/source/developer-docs/specification/checklist.rst
+++ b/site/source/developer-docs/specification/checklist.rst
@@ -35,3 +35,4 @@ Testing:
     3. Start package using embassy-cli, or in the UI
     4. Check logs to see if errors
     5. Ensure service is reachable/launchable
+    6. (Optional) Ensure data persists after stopping and restarting service.