verification-loop

Verification Loop

Purpose

Run a structured verification pass that checks behavior, edge cases, quality bars, and documentation alignment.

Use When

• a feature claims to be done
• a risky fix needs confidence
• milestone integration is underway

Inputs

• implemented change
• acceptance criteria
• test outputs
• docs and known risks

Process

1. compare the implementation to the intended design and technical behavior
2. verify happy path, edge cases, and failure recovery
3. check docs, telemetry, and QA notes for drift
4. record gaps and assign owners
5. close only when blockers or ambiguities are resolved

Outputs

• verification summary
• defect list
• doc updates needed
• go/no-go recommendation

Quality Bar

• produces a current source of truth, not disconnected notes
• names owners, risks, and next actions explicitly
• separates decisions from assumptions and open questions

Common Failure Modes

• outdated docs that no longer match reality
• plans with no owner or no exit criteria
• hiding risks until they become schedule blockers

Related Agents

• qa-lead
• code-reviewer
• performance-reviewer

Related Commands

• verify
• qa-plan
• update-docs

Notes

• Keep this skill aligned with the relevant rules layer and current project documentation.
• If engine-specific constraints materially change the workflow, hand off to the matching engine skill or engine-specific reviewer.