Six slides, one framework
Each module expands a core concept of the ADLC with detailed explanations, worked examples, and role assignments.
The four pillars of the framework at a glance 6 Stages, 5 Gates, 5 Levels, and the end-to-end ADLC guide. Where every concept fits and why.
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Agent Execute, Human Steer. The fundamental ownership split agents own the reversible and verifiable, humans own the irreversible and judgement-driven.
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Intent & Framing → Specification → Planning → Execution → Verification → Operation. Six gate-protected stages with precise agent and human roles at each.
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The 5-factor decision gate for every task: Reversible, Inspectable, Constrained, Low Error Cost, Autonomy-fit. All 5 pass → agent. Any 1 fails → human.
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From Suggest (agent proposes, human does) to Autonomous (agent self-deploys). A calibrated spectrum for earning and assigning agent autonomy safely per task type.
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Intent Lock → Spec Approval → Plan Authorization → Verification Sign Off → Release Authorization. Humans at gates, not inside build loops. Named gatekeepers per gate.
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