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name: verification-system description: Goal-backward verification ensuring goals are achieved, not just tasks completed

Verification System

Principle

Verify GOALS, not just task completion.

Goal-Backward Verification

CopyGOAL: "User can log in"
  |
  +-- Login form exists? -> YES
  +-- Accepts email? -> YES
  +-- Submission works? -> YES
  +-- Session created? -> YES
  |
  +-- GOAL VERIFIED

Three-Level Verification

Level 1: EXISTS

• Artifact created
• Correct location
• Properly named

Level 2: SUBSTANTIVE

• Implements requirements
• Handles edge cases
• Tests pass

Level 3: WIRED

• Integrated with system
• Data flows correctly
• End-to-end works

UAT Process

1. One test at a time
2. Clear pass/fail
3. Document evidence
4. Track gaps

Verification Checklist

Copy## Must Be True (Behavior)
- [ ] [User can do X]

## Must Exist (Artifacts)
- [ ] [File exists]

## Must Be Connected (Integration)
- [ ] [A calls B correctly]