phase-prep

Pre-phase validation verifies dependencies by checking prior phase completion and required configurations before allowing a phase to start. It enforces pre-flight checks and provides structured guidance for any incomplete items to prevent downstream failures.

Pre-phase setup validation is an automated process that verifies prerequisites and loads project context prior to starting a phase. It enforces pre-flight checks, auto-advance gating, and outputs a Future Phase Preview.

Yes, when dependency checks fail during phase readiness validation, the system provides structured guided troubleshooting for incomplete items. It details exactly what prerequisites are missing and how to resolve them.

Pre-flight checks prevent downstream failures by enforcing auto-advance gating, which blocks phase execution until all required configurations and prior phase completions are verified. This ensures context is fully loaded and dependencies are met.

Automating readiness gating is best handled by validating dependencies, loading context, and verifying prior phase completion before starting a new phase. This enforces strict pre-flight checks and outputs a Future Phase Preview.