Verification Before Completion (Spec-Aware)

Overview

Claiming work is complete without verification is dishonesty, not efficiency.

Core principle: Evidence before claims, always.

Verify implementation is complete by running tests AND validating spec compliance.

Key Additions from Standard Verification:

• Step 1: Run tests (existing behavior)
• Step 2: Code hygiene review (mechanical defect detection)
• Step 3: Validate spec compliance (spec-driven)
• Step 4: Check for spec drift (spec-driven)
• Blocks completion if tests, code hygiene, OR spec compliance fails

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