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phase: 23
slug: brainstormer-flow
status: draft
nyquist_compliant: false
wave_0_complete: false
created: 2026-04-01
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# Phase 23 — Validation Strategy

> Per-phase validation contract for feedback sampling during execution.

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## Test Infrastructure

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Framework** | vitest ^3.0.5 |
| **Quick run command** | `pnpm --filter @paperclipai/ui vitest run --reporter=verbose` |
| **Full suite command** | `pnpm vitest run` |
| **Estimated runtime** | ~20 seconds |

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## Sampling Rate

- **After every task commit:** Run relevant test file(s) per task verify command
- **After every plan wave:** Run `pnpm vitest run`
- **Before `/gsd:verify-work`:** Full suite must be green
- **Max feedback latency:** 20 seconds

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## Per-Task Verification Map

| Task ID | Plan | Wave | Requirement | Test Type | Automated Command | File Exists | Status |
|---------|------|------|-------------|-----------|-------------------|-------------|--------|
| 23-00-01 | 00 | 0 | (scaffolds) | stub | `pnpm vitest run` | Created in W0 | pending |
| 23-01-01 | 01 | 1 | AGENT-01, AGENT-02 | unit | vitest | Wave 0 | pending |
| 23-02-01 | 02 | 1 | CHAT-09, AGENT-03 | unit | vitest | Wave 0 | pending |
| 23-03-01 | 03 | 2 | AGENT-05, AGENT-06 | unit | vitest | Wave 0 | pending |
| 23-04-01 | 04 | 3 | AGENT-07 | unit+manual | vitest + human verify | Wave 0 | pending |

*Status: pending / green / red / flaky*

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## Wave 0 Requirements

- [ ] Test stubs for brainstormer-specific components and hooks
- [ ] DB migration for message_type column

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## Manual-Only Verifications

| Behavior | Requirement | Why Manual | Test Instructions |
|----------|-------------|------------|-------------------|
| Structured questioning flow | AGENT-01 | Requires LLM interaction | Start brainstormer conversation, verify structured questions appear |
| Spec card renders as structured card | AGENT-03 | Visual rendering | Send spec message, verify card layout |
| Task creation via handoff | AGENT-06 | Integration with issue API | Approve spec, verify tasks appear in dashboard |

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## Validation Sign-Off

- [ ] All tasks have `<automated>` verify or Wave 0 dependencies
- [ ] Sampling continuity
- [ ] Wave 0 covers all MISSING references
- [ ] No watch-mode flags
- [ ] Feedback latency < 20s
- [ ] `nyquist_compliant: true` set in frontmatter

**Approval:** pending
