geointel/docs/DEFINITION_OF_READY.md

Definition of Ready

A task is ready for Codex implementation only when:

• The module is described in docs.
• The expected input/output is known.
• The API contract exists or the task explicitly creates it.
• The data model is defined or the task explicitly creates it.
• Acceptance criteria exist.
• Error behavior is defined.
• The task does not require hidden external credentials.

If these conditions are not met, Codex must update the specification before implementing code.