Senior Developer Review - Validation Checklist

• [ ] Story file loaded from {{story_path}}
• [ ] Story Status verified as one of: {{allow_status_values}}
• [ ] Epic and Story IDs resolved ({{epic_num}}.{{story_num}})
• [ ] Story Context located or warning recorded
• [ ] Epic Tech Spec located or warning recorded
• [ ] Architecture/standards docs loaded (as available)
• [ ] Tech stack detected and documented
• [ ] MCP doc search performed (or web fallback) and references captured
• [ ] Acceptance Criteria cross-checked against implementation
• [ ] File List reviewed and validated for completeness
• [ ] Tests identified and mapped to ACs; gaps noted
• [ ] Code quality review performed on changed files
• [ ] Security review performed on changed files and dependencies
• [ ] Outcome decided (Approve/Changes Requested/Blocked)
• [ ] Review notes appended under “Senior Developer Review (AI)”
• [ ] Change Log updated with review entry
• [ ] Status updated according to settings (if enabled)
• [ ] Story saved successfully

Reviewer: {{user_name}} on {{date}}