---
phase: 4
slug: rbac
status: draft
nyquist_compliant: false
wave_0_complete: false
created: 2026-03-24
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# Phase 4 — Validation Strategy

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

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## 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** | ~30 seconds |

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## 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:** 30 seconds

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## Per-Task Verification Map

| Task ID | Plan | Wave | Requirement | Test Type | Automated Command | File Exists | Status |
|---------|------|------|-------------|-----------|-------------------|-------------|--------|
| 04-xx | 01 | 1 | RBAC-01,02,03 | unit | `pytest tests/unit/test_rbac_guards.py -x` | ❌ W0 | ⬜ pending |
| 04-xx | 01 | 1 | RBAC-04 | unit | `pytest tests/unit/test_invitations.py -x` | ❌ W0 | ⬜ pending |
| 04-xx | 01 | 1 | RBAC-05 | unit | `pytest tests/unit/test_portal_auth.py -x` | ❌ W0 | ⬜ pending |
| 04-xx | 01 | 1 | RBAC-06 | integration | `pytest tests/integration/test_portal_rbac.py -x` | ❌ W0 | ⬜ pending |
| 04-xx | 02 | 2 | RBAC-04 | integration | `pytest tests/integration/test_invite_flow.py -x` | ❌ W0 | ⬜ pending |
| 04-xx | 02 | 2 | RBAC-05 | unit | `cd packages/portal && npx next build` | ✅ | ⬜ pending |

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

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## Wave 0 Requirements

- [ ] `tests/unit/test_rbac_guards.py` — RBAC-01,02,03: FastAPI require_* dependency tests
- [ ] `tests/unit/test_invitations.py` — RBAC-04: HMAC token generation, expiry, tampering detection
- [ ] `tests/unit/test_portal_auth.py` — RBAC-05: JWT contains role + tenant_ids
- [ ] `tests/integration/test_invite_flow.py` — RBAC-04: end-to-end invite → accept → login
- [ ] `tests/integration/test_portal_rbac.py` — RBAC-06: all endpoints tested with correct/incorrect roles

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## Manual-Only Verifications

| Behavior | Requirement | Why Manual | Test Instructions |
|----------|-------------|------------|-------------------|
| Role-specific landing pages render correctly | RBAC-05 | UI visual layout | Login as each role, verify correct dashboard renders |
| Tenant switcher dropdown works | RBAC-05 | UI interaction | Login as multi-tenant user, switch tenants, verify context changes |
| Impersonation banner visible and exit works | RBAC-01 | UI interaction | Platform admin clicks "view as", verify banner shows, click exit |
| Invite email arrives and link works | RBAC-04 | Requires live SMTP | Send invite, check inbox, click link, complete activation |

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## 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 < 30s
- [ ] `nyquist_compliant: true` set in frontmatter

**Approval:** pending