specifications-as-guardrails

Handle CI failures by applying a structured triage protocol that treats lint and type check errors as signals to investigate. This enforces explicit rationale for any bypass, preserving code specs while guiding remediation steps.

The best way to triage TypeScript and lint issues is to follow a remediation protocol that distinguishes when to adjust checks versus when to improve code. It documents the rationale for changes directly within the PR review workflow.

Adjust automated checks only when explicit rationale is provided, otherwise fix the code. The triage protocol enforces this by treating failures as quality signals, ensuring specs stay intact and preventing teams from bypassing guardrails without justification.

Yes, the triage protocol works for schema validation failures across both PR and mainline workflows. It applies the same structured investigation to resolve automated check failures, requiring documented remediation steps before any spec bypass.

Treating automated check failures as signals to investigate prevents teams from weakening specs to bypass obstacles. Enforcing a triage protocol saves time, reduces risk, and ensures failures drive structured code remediation instead of hasty guardrail adjustments.

Document remediation steps for failing automated checks by applying the triage protocol during PR review. The protocol outlines specific steps to resolve the failure and requires explicit rationale documentation if any check bypass is necessary.