Handoff Guide
Verify before you hand off.
A protocol handoff isn't complete until consumers can actually use it. This checklist ensures nothing gets lost between your team and theirs.
The checklist
Definitions
- All message types are defined with exact byte offsets
- Field data types and lengths are unambiguous
- Valid ranges are specified for all numeric fields
- Enum fields have complete value lists
Documentation
- Every field has a description that adds context, not just repeats the name
- Message sequence diagrams exist for multi-message flows
- Error handling is documented with specific codes and conditions
- Examples cover edge cases, not just happy paths
Validation
- Sandbox reflects the actual protocol behavior
- Test payloads cover normal, boundary, and error cases
- Consumers have access to run their own validation
Integration
- Integration scaffolding is generated from the same source
- Export formats match what consumers need
- Version tracking is in place for future changes
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