---
phase: 3
slug: operator-experience
status: draft
nyquist_compliant: false
wave_0_complete: false
created: 2026-03-24
---

# Phase 3 — Validation Strategy

> Per-phase validation contract for feedback sampling during execution.

---

## Test Infrastructure

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Framework** | pytest 8.x + pytest-asyncio (existing) |
| **Config file** | `pyproject.toml` (existing) |
| **Quick run command** | `pytest tests/unit -x -q` |
| **Full suite command** | `pytest tests/ -x` |
| **Estimated runtime** | ~45 seconds |

---

## Sampling Rate

- **After every task commit:** Run `pytest tests/unit -x -q`
- **After every plan wave:** Run `pytest tests/ -x`
- **Before `/gsd:verify-work`:** Full suite must be green
- **Max feedback latency:** 45 seconds

---

## Per-Task Verification Map

| Task ID | Plan | Wave | Requirement | Test Type | Automated Command | File Exists | Status |
|---------|------|------|-------------|-----------|-------------------|-------------|--------|
| 03-xx | 01 | 1 | PRTA-03 | unit | `pytest tests/unit/test_slack_oauth.py -x` | ❌ W0 | ⬜ pending |
| 03-xx | 01 | 1 | PRTA-03 | integration | `pytest tests/integration/test_slack_oauth.py -x` | ❌ W0 | ⬜ pending |
| 03-xx | 01 | 1 | PRTA-04 | integration | `pytest tests/integration/test_channel_test_message.py -x` | ❌ W0 | ⬜ pending |
| 03-xx | 02 | 1 | PRTA-05 | unit | `pytest tests/unit/test_stripe_webhooks.py -x` | ❌ W0 | ⬜ pending |
| 03-xx | 02 | 1 | LLM-03 | unit | `pytest tests/unit/test_key_encryption.py -x` | ❌ W0 | ⬜ pending |
| 03-xx | 02 | 1 | AGNT-07 | unit | `pytest tests/unit/test_usage_aggregation.py tests/unit/test_budget_alerts.py -x` | ❌ W0 | ⬜ pending |
| 03-xx | 02 | 1 | PRTA-06 | unit | `pytest tests/unit/test_usage_aggregation.py -x` | ❌ W0 | ⬜ pending |

*Status: ⬜ pending · ✅ green · ❌ red · ⚠️ flaky*

---

## Wave 0 Requirements

- [ ] `tests/unit/test_key_encryption.py` — LLM-03: Fernet encrypt/decrypt/rotate
- [ ] `tests/unit/test_slack_oauth.py` — PRTA-03: state HMAC generation/verification
- [ ] `tests/unit/test_stripe_webhooks.py` — PRTA-05: idempotency, status updates, cancellation
- [ ] `tests/unit/test_usage_aggregation.py` — AGNT-07, PRTA-06: SQL aggregate queries
- [ ] `tests/unit/test_budget_alerts.py` — AGNT-07: threshold logic
- [ ] `tests/integration/test_slack_oauth.py` — PRTA-03: full OAuth callback flow
- [ ] `tests/integration/test_channel_test_message.py` — PRTA-04: test message endpoint
- [ ] Install: `uv add stripe cryptography` in shared, `npm install recharts @stripe/stripe-js stripe` in portal

---

## Manual-Only Verifications

| Behavior | Requirement | Why Manual | Test Instructions |
|----------|-------------|------------|-------------------|
| Onboarding stepper transitions through all 3 steps | PRTA-04 | UI flow requires browser | Walk through onboarding wizard: connect → configure → test |
| Slack OAuth redirect and token exchange | PRTA-03 | Requires live Slack app + OAuth redirect | Click "Add to Slack", authorize, verify channel_connection created |
| Stripe Checkout session and billing portal | PRTA-05 | Requires live Stripe test keys | Subscribe, upgrade agent count, cancel, verify webhook events |

---

## Validation Sign-Off

- [ ] All tasks have `<automated>` verify or Wave 0 dependencies
- [ ] Sampling continuity: no 3 consecutive tasks without automated verify
- [ ] Wave 0 covers all MISSING references
- [ ] No watch-mode flags
- [ ] Feedback latency < 45s
- [ ] `nyquist_compliant: true` set in frontmatter

**Approval:** pending