Design Validation

Verify that all design documents are consistent and complete before implementation begins.

Process

1. Check spec → architecture coverage
2. Check architecture → API consistency
3. Verify test plan covers all requirements
4. Confirm security requirements addressed
5. Identify gaps or contradictions

Output

Create design-validation.md using the template in templates/design-validation.md.

Tips

• Every requirement should trace to architecture
• Every API should trace to architecture components
• Test plan should cover all acceptance criteria
• Flag ambiguities, don't assume
• Severity: Critical > Major > Minor