codex-reasoning-rigor

Evidence-backed reasoning is enforced by applying a task-contract framework that defines goals, constraints, non-goals, and required evidence before execution. This ensures decisions are verifiable and grounded in repository artifacts.

Repo-grounded analysis validates engineering decisions by referencing actual source code, tests, and artifacts within the repository. It is needed for architecture decisions, refactors, and operational plans requiring strict verifiability and traceability.

Structure a task contract by explicitly defining the goal, constraints, non-goals, evidence requirements, and quality bar. This bounds the work and provides a formal output contract with clear exit criteria for software refactoring.

Yes, the approach provides a decision surface that evaluates multiple options for an architecture refactor. It requires monitoring signals and repo-grounded evidence to justify the selected path and ensure outcome-oriented delivery.

No, monitoring loops are integral to evidence-based engineering reasoning. They provide the necessary outcome-oriented delivery signals and clear exit criteria required to verify that the operational plans meet the defined quality bar.