reviewing-inception-units

To review unit definitions, validate decomposition for independence and cohesion, check dependency clarity, verify scope alignment with Intent, and assess estimation quality to pass project quality gates.

Unit decomposition splits project scope into independent, cohesive units. Reviewing these definitions during inception prevents scope creep by verifying clear dependencies, realistic estimates, and decision records before approval.

Check dependency clarity and intent alignment by reviewing the unit definition boundaries, ensuring responsibilities match the project scope, and confirming that required decision records are present and clear.

Run an architecture review on inception units during the pre-approval phase to surface issues in decomposition, validate independence, and ensure responsibilities meet quality gates before development begins.

Yes, you can use this quality assurance review process for any project scale by providing the target unit file or directory path to initiate the validation of boundaries, dependencies, and estimates.

Limitations of reviewing unit definitions include relying entirely on the accuracy of provided file paths and existing decision records, as the review cannot infer missing intent or fix undocumented dependencies automatically.