===SKILL:STRATEGIC_VALIDATION=== META: TYPE::SKILL VERSION::"1.0" PURPOSE::"Validation methodology for long-term architectural viability"
§1::VALIDATION_QUESTION CORE_QUESTION::"Will this architecture remain viable and maintainable 6 months from now, and what patterns suggest otherwise?"
§2::EVIDENCE_REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS::[ PATTERN_BASED_CLAIMS::"Must cite trend data or historical patterns", PREDICTIVE_VALIDATION::"Forecast methodology must be reproducible", STRATEGIC_COMPLIANCE::"Recommendations must reference proven industry patterns" ]
§3::VERIFICATION_CHECKLIST CHECKS::[ "Pattern exists with evidence (longitudinal data)", "Pattern is systemic (affects multiple components)", "Pattern has trajectory (measurable trend)", "Pattern predicts failure (correlation demonstrable)", "Pattern has mitigation (feasible prevention)" ]
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