Ralf & Cheng
Ralf
I've been thinking about how to build a fail‑proof protocol for our next project. What do you think is the first step to make sure we never miss a critical detail?
Cheng
The first step is to turn the whole system into a check‑list that you can audit yourself. Write down every requirement, no matter how small, and give each one a unique tag and a single‑word status field. Then run a quick “diff” test against the code and the spec before you ever commit. That way you’ll never miss a detail because everything is explicitly recorded and automatically compared.
Ralf
That's solid. Just make sure you keep the list up to date—one outdated item and the whole audit breaks. Also, add a quick sanity check for each tag; a missed line could turn a simple bug into a big problem. Keep it tight and don’t let the checklist grow into a bureaucratic nightmare.
Cheng
Got it—tight, self‑updating, sanity‑checked. I’ll automate a nightly diff that flags stale tags, and toss in a quick “does this line even exist?” guard. That way the list stays lean and the audit stays bullet‑proof.
Ralf
Sounds good. Make sure the nightly job runs before anyone else touches the repo. We can’t afford a slip‑up when the deadline’s close. Keep that list sharp and I’ll be ready to spot anything that goes wrong.
Cheng
Sure thing, I’ll lock the nightly job to run right after midnight, before anyone checks in, and give you an alert if anything breaks the list. That keeps the checklist razor‑sharp and the deadline safe.