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A post-execution DAG retrospective uses Polya's four questions to verify contract satisfaction and surface unstated assumptions. It enforces mandatory checks and produces a structured result with documented evidence for continuous improvement.

Verifying contract satisfaction after DAG execution involves applying mandatory Polya Q1 and Q2 checks to the completed run. This structured review captures evidence and validates that execution met the defined requirements.

Polya's method applies to DAG retrospective analysis by mapping its four questions to post-execution review stages. Q1 and Q2 act as mandatory contract and assumption checks, while Q3 and Q4 evaluate generalization opportunities based on quality and cost gates.

Yes, optional quality and cost evaluations run after a DAG finishes when predefined thresholds are met. These Q3 and Q4 checks identify generalization opportunities and broader problem connections across tasks.

Capturing unstated assumptions is needed during a retrospective when formalizing post-execution accountability. It ensures hidden constraints are documented and feeds the evidence into a learning archive for future reference.

Post-execution evidence integrates into a learning archive through asynchronous enrichment. The retrospective process generates a structured result containing documented assumptions and contract verification, which feeds directly into the archive.