---
phase: 15
slug: dashboard-tablos
status: compliant
nyquist_compliant: true
wave_0_complete: true
created: 2026-05-16
audited: 2026-05-16
---

# Phase 15 — Validation Strategy

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

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## Test Infrastructure

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Framework** | Go `testing` + `net/http/httptest` (existing) |
| **Config file** | none — standard Go test runner |
| **Quick run command** | `cd backend && go test ./internal/web/... -run TestTablos -v` |
| **Full suite command** | `cd backend && go test ./...` |
| **Estimated runtime** | ~5 seconds |

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## Sampling Rate

- **After every task commit:** Run `cd backend && go test ./internal/web/... -run TestTablos -count=1`
- **After every plan wave:** Run `cd backend && go test ./... -count=1`
- **Before `/gsd-verify-work`:** Full suite must be green
- **Max feedback latency:** 10 seconds

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## Per-Task Verification Map

| Task ID | Plan | Wave | Requirement | Threat Ref | Secure Behavior | Test Type | Automated Command | File Exists | Status |
|---------|------|------|-------------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------------|-------------|--------|
| 15-W0-01 | 01 | 0 | DASH-01 | — | N/A | integration | `TEST_DATABASE_URL=... go test ./internal/web/... -run TestTablosDashboard_Sidebar` | ✅ | ✅ green |
| 15-W0-02 | 01 | 0 | DASH-02 | — | N/A | integration | `TEST_DATABASE_URL=... go test ./internal/web/... -run TestTablosDashboard_ProjectCards` | ✅ | ✅ green |
| 15-W0-03 | 01 | 0 | DASH-03 | — | N/A | integration | `TEST_DATABASE_URL=... go test ./internal/web/... -run TestTablosDashboard_EmptyState` | ✅ | ✅ green |
| 15-regression | — | 1 | (regression) | — | N/A | integration | `go test ./internal/web/... -count=1` | ✅ | ✅ green |

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

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## Wave 0 Requirements

- [x] `backend/internal/web/handlers_tablos_test.go` — `TestTablosDashboard_Sidebar` ✅ green
- [x] `backend/internal/web/handlers_tablos_test.go` — `TestTablosDashboard_ProjectCards` ✅ green
- [x] `backend/internal/web/handlers_tablos_test.go` — `TestTablosDashboard_EmptyState` ✅ green

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## Manual-Only Verifications

| Behavior | Requirement | Why Manual | Test Instructions |
|----------|-------------|------------|-------------------|
| Sidebar visual layout matches go-backend screenshot | DASH-01 | CSS layout/visual fidelity requires browser inspection | Open `/` in browser; compare sidebar structure, spacing, and icon rendering against go-backend reference |
| Project card color avatars render correctly | DASH-02 | Color rendering requires browser | Check tablo cards show colored circles; null color shows neutral gray |
| Empty state matches design system | DASH-03 | Visual fidelity | Check empty state icon, title, description, and CTA button match Phase 13 `ui.EmptyState` design |

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## Validation Sign-Off

- [x] All tasks have `<automated>` verify or Wave 0 dependencies
- [x] Sampling continuity: no 3 consecutive tasks without automated verify
- [x] Wave 0 covers all MISSING references
- [x] No watch-mode flags
- [x] Feedback latency < 10s
- [x] `nyquist_compliant: true` set in frontmatter

**Approval:** 2026-05-16 — all 3 DASH tests green with `TEST_DATABASE_URL`

## Validation Audit 2026-05-16

| Metric | Count |
|--------|-------|
| Requirements audited | 3 (DASH-01, DASH-02, DASH-03) |
| Gaps found | 0 |
| Tests green | 3 |
| Manual-only items | 3 (visual/CSS — browser-only) |
| Final status | COMPLIANT |
