verification-before-completion

To enforce verification before claiming a bug fix is complete, apply an evidence before assertions principle by running the relevant test commands and checking their output for successful execution.

The evidence before assertions principle in quality assurance requires executing fresh verification commands and validating their output before making any claims regarding task completion, bug fixes, or passing tests.

Prevent false claims of task completion during code review by enforcing a strict protocol that demands fresh verification command execution and output validation prior to reporting any success status.

Premature verification causes false success claims in debugging because common rationalizations and red flag thinking bypass the required execution of test commands, leading to accidental re-introduction of bugs.

Yes, you can use this verification protocol for general software development workflows, as it applies to any development and QA processes where assertions of task status are required before completion.