Validating Work (Contributor Workflow)

Overview

Run verification commands and confirm actual results before claiming work is complete or submitting. Evidence before assertions.

Trigger: About to commit, push, or claim task complete

Action: Run tests/verification → Confirm output → Then submit

The Gate Function

BEFORE claiming completion or submitting:

1. IDENTIFY: What proves this task is done?
   - Tests? Which command?
   - Linter? Which command?
   - Manual verification? What to check?