{
  "id": "validation_matrix",
  "label": "Validation Matrix Canonical",
  "phase": "phase-02",
  "category": "architecture_engineering_core",
  "status": "ACTIVE_DH_MIRROR",
  "purpose": "Define the required validation route for each class of DEVON-DEV change before execution can be treated as complete.",
  "function": "Route each scoped and dependency-aware change to the checks it must pass, preventing DEVON-DEV from choosing tests ad hoc or promoting work without the validation class required by the affected surface.",
  "depends_on": [
    "master_architecture_index",
    "devon_dev_mission",
    "cas",
    "cgs",
    "devon_dev_work_policy_center",
    "documentation_before_code",
    "requirements_scope_engine",
    "project_dependency_graph"
  ],
  "used_by": [
    "fsm_absolute_decision",
    "decision_rule_registry",
    "policy_compiler",
    "tool_registry",
    "artifact_registry"
  ]
}