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principle-sequence-verifiable-units

Sequences multi-step code changes into small units verified before advancing.

1|Updated Aug 26, 2026
Search Tags:#workflow#testing#code review#refactoring#verification#code migration#commit stacking
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npx skills add https://github.com/edivad1999/stuc-stack --skill principle-sequence-verifiable-units-edivad1999
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Skill: principle-sequence-verifiable-units
Source: https://github.com/edivad1999/stuc-stack/tree/main/skills/principle-sequence-verifiable-units
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/edivad1999/stuc-stack --skill principle-sequence-verifiable-units-edivad1999

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Large sweeps, migrations, and batches of similar edits often get verified only once at the end, burying the exact change that broke things and forcing expensive debugging across a broken base. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Per-Unit Verification: Breaks work into small before/after brackets where each edit is checked before the next begins, never batching verification to the end. - Delivery Sequencing: Orders commits and PRs so the stack proves itself, such as a failing test first (red) followed by the fix (green). - Use Case: During a codebase-wide migration, apply one edit, run its check, and only proceed when green, then stack the commits so a reviewer can replay the argument step by step. ## Quick Start Apply the sequence-verifiable-units principle to break this migration into small units and verify each one before moving to the next.

Frequently Asked Questions about principle-sequence-verifiable-units

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I break a large migration into verifiable steps?▼

Pick the smallest unit that ends in a check, such as one edit plus its test. Verify that unit before starting the next, rebasing onto clean trunk first so every check measures against the real baseline.

How should I order commits and PRs for easier code review?▼

Order the stack so it proves the work: a failing test first to show the bug is real, then the fix on top to show it resolved. Each commit lands on its own and the sequence reads as an argument a reviewer can replay.

Why is verifying once at the end of a batch of edits risky?▼

A break caught after a batch is buried among many changes, and you have already built further on a broken base. Catching the break at the unit that caused it keeps localization cheap.

When should I not split work into small verified units?▼

The principle targets multi-step work like sweeps and migrations. For a single isolated change there is no sequence to build, though the change should still end in a verified state.

Does this principle apply when a tool automates the edits?▼

Yes. When a lever does the edits, the per-unit check is nearly free, so run it anyway rather than deferring verification to a final batch.

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