golden-map-validation-harness-contract

To establish deterministic map validation, you build single-purpose test maps and define stable, machine-readable fixtures for expected outputs. These harnesses verify rule, path, and LOS behaviors independently from game-specific logic.

A golden fixture is a stable, machine-readable file containing expected outputs for map rules, paths, and LOS behaviors. It serves as a deterministic baseline to detect regressions during engine refactors or updates.

Verify rule output stability by running deterministic validation harnesses against pre-established golden fixtures. This automatically flags any unexpected behavior changes in map correctness following the engine refactor.

Yes, deterministic validation harnesses verify LOS and path behaviors independent of game-specific logic. They utilize minimal, single-purpose test maps to isolate rule execution and validate outputs without engine dependencies.

Yes, building a map regression suite requires minimal, single-purpose test maps. These isolate specific behaviors to ensure deterministic validation harnesses produce stable, machine-readable expected outputs for verifying system correctness.