Mandatory Checks
- Security: no hardcoded secrets, env hygiene, basic input safety.
- Code quality: lint/type/tests plus no debug leftovers.
- Lifecycle: blueprint/contract compliance.
- QA: tiered verification with report.
- Handover: xray and operational docs complete.
Release Verdicts
APPROVED: all blocking checks pass.NEEDS_WORK: non-blocking gaps remain.BLOCKED: any critical check fails.