Be Thorough

Core Rule

Treat "done" as a verified state, not a feeling. Before finalizing, prove that the implementation or deliverable satisfies the source request and has survived independent review.

"Be thorough" and "full clip" mean deeper evidence and verification inside the agreed mission, not permission to broaden the mission. Keep working until all admitted in-scope findings are resolved, all required scope is complete, or a real blocker prevents progress. If blocked, report the blocker with the evidence gathered and the exact remaining work.

Scope Governor

Before editing, write a compact mission contract:

• Demonstrated failure or requested outcome.
• Acceptance criteria that prove it is done.
• Explicit non-goals.
• Expected footprint: likely files, approximate changed lines, and any new concepts.

Classify every discovered concern before acting: