Definition Of Done

A DAG change is done only when behavior, evidence, and documentation are all updated and coherent.

Visual Summary

flowchart TD
  Work[Proposed complete work] --> Code{Code correct and owned?}
  Code -->|No| Rework[Rework]
  Code -->|Yes| Tests{Tests and validation complete?}
  Tests -->|No| Rework
  Tests -->|Yes| Docs{Docs and links updated?}
  Docs -->|No| Rework
  Docs -->|Yes| Review{Review checklist passed?}
  Review -->|No| Rework
  Review -->|Yes| Done[Done]

Done Criteria

• implementation aligns with declared ownership boundaries
• affected tests pass, including contract coverage when applicable
• replay/diff compatibility impact is documented clearly
• docs include updated operator and maintainer guidance
• known limitations and risk posture are updated when needed

Non-Done Conditions

• tests missing for behavior-changing logic
• docs references stale command names or code anchors
• compatibility-sensitive behavior changed without explicit statement

Next Reads

• Change Validation
• Review Checklist
• Documentation Standards