Checkpoints Reference
The ADLC Constitution defines 58 checkpoints across 10 categories, ensuring comprehensive governance coverage from pre-execution validation through operational excellence.
Checkpoint Summary
| Category | Count | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Execution | 3 | Foundation validation before work begins |
| I. Acceptable Agency | 5 | HITL approval, scope boundaries, traceability |
| II. Interoperability | 6 | MCP compliance, authentication, access control |
| III. Evaluation-First | 6 | KPIs, test coverage, behavior quality |
| IV. Hybrid Deployment | 6 | Multi-environment, progressive rollout |
| V. Observability | 6 | MELT telemetry, monitoring, drift detection |
| VI. Governance | 6 | Catalog management, certification, compliance |
| VII. Agent Engineering | 6 | Orchestrator pattern, meta-agent governance |
| Enterprise Coordination | 4 | Mandatory coordination protocol |
| ADLC Phase Extensions | 10 | Lifecycle phase-specific validation |
| TOTAL | 58 |
How Checkpoints Work
Each checkpoint defines:
- What must be validated before proceeding
- When the checkpoint is evaluated (which ADLC phase)
- Whether it blocks progress or serves as advisory guidance
Checkpoints are evaluated automatically during the ADLC lifecycle, with blocking checkpoints preventing phase transitions until satisfied.
Checkpoint Categories
Pre-Execution
Foundation checks ensuring proper coordination and authorization before any work begins.
Constitutional Principles (I-VII)
Each of the 7 constitutional principles has dedicated checkpoints covering its core requirements — from agency boundaries and security controls to deployment validation and engineering standards.
Enterprise Coordination
Checkpoints enforcing the mandatory coordination protocol between product-owner, cloud-architect, and specialist agents.
ADLC Phase Extensions
Phase-specific checkpoints spanning Plan, Build, Test/Release, Deploy, and Monitor phases, ensuring lifecycle compliance.
Detailed checkpoint definitions, evidence requirements, blocking status, and validation scripts are available to enterprise consumers. Contact us for access.