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phase: 19
slug: template-editor-ui
status: draft
nyquist_compliant: false
wave_0_complete: false
created: 2026-04-06
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# Phase 19 — Validation Strategy

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

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## Test Infrastructure

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Framework** | vitest (existing) |
| **Config file** | teressa-copeland-homes/vitest.config.ts (or package.json scripts) |
| **Quick run command** | `cd teressa-copeland-homes && npm run type-check` |
| **Full suite command** | `cd teressa-copeland-homes && npm run build` |
| **Estimated runtime** | ~30 seconds |

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## Sampling Rate

- **After every task commit:** Run `npm run type-check`
- **After every plan wave:** Run `npm run build`
- **Before `/gsd:verify-work`:** Full build must succeed with no type errors
- **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 |
|---------|------|------|-------------|-----------|-------------------|-------------|--------|
| 19-01-01 | 01 | 1 | TMPL-05 | type-check | `npm run type-check` | ✅ | ⬜ pending |
| 19-01-02 | 01 | 1 | TMPL-05 | type-check | `npm run type-check` | ✅ | ⬜ pending |
| 19-02-01 | 02 | 1 | TMPL-06 | build | `npm run build` | ❌ W0 | ⬜ pending |
| 19-02-02 | 02 | 1 | TMPL-07 | build | `npm run build` | ❌ W0 | ⬜ pending |
| 19-03-01 | 03 | 2 | TMPL-08 | manual | see manual table | — | ⬜ pending |
| 19-03-02 | 03 | 2 | TMPL-09 | build | `npm run build` | ❌ W0 | ⬜ pending |

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

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## Wave 0 Requirements

- [ ] `teressa-copeland-homes/src/app/portal/(protected)/templates/page.tsx` — stub (list page)
- [ ] `teressa-copeland-homes/src/app/portal/(protected)/templates/[id]/page.tsx` — stub (editor server component)
- [ ] `teressa-copeland-homes/src/app/portal/(protected)/templates/[id]/_components/TemplatePageClient.tsx` — stub
- [ ] `teressa-copeland-homes/src/app/portal/(protected)/templates/[id]/_components/TemplatePanel.tsx` — stub
- [ ] `teressa-copeland-homes/src/app/api/templates/[id]/ai-prepare/route.ts` — stub
- [ ] `teressa-copeland-homes/src/app/api/templates/[id]/fields/route.ts` — stub
- [ ] `teressa-copeland-homes/src/app/api/templates/[id]/file/route.ts` — stub

*Existing infrastructure (vitest, next build) covers the test framework — Wave 0 only needs file stubs.*

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## Manual-Only Verifications

| Behavior | Requirement | Why Manual | Test Instructions |
|----------|-------------|------------|-------------------|
| FieldPlacer drag-drop works in template mode | TMPL-05 | Browser interaction | Open `/portal/templates/[id]`, drag a field onto the PDF, verify it snaps to position |
| AI Auto-place triggers and places fields | TMPL-06 | HTTP + browser | Click "AI Auto-place Fields", wait for spinner, verify fields appear on PDF |
| Role labels accepted (no email validation) | TMPL-07 | Browser interaction | Type "Lender" as a role label, verify no error toast |
| Text hint persists across reload | TMPL-08 | Browser + reload | Set hint on text field, save, reload, verify hint displays as placeholder |
| Save persists to DB and survives reload | TMPL-09 | Browser + reload | Save template, reload page, verify all fields and roles are restored |

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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