Contract-first QA Gate

The QA gate is a simple rule: high-risk or judgment-heavy work should not be declared done until there is evidence.

Pattern

  1. Write the acceptance contract.
  2. Verify during implementation.
  3. Run a final check before delivery.
  4. Store evidence where it can be reviewed later.

Why It Matters

Agents tend to complete too early. A contract-first gate makes the final answer depend on verifiable criteria instead of confidence alone.