Assumption Registry
Purpose
Make assumptions visible and testable.
When to Use
Use during planning, architecture adaptation, and unclear requirements.
Inputs
Assumption, source, risk, verification path, owner.
Steps
- Write the assumption explicitly.
- Name its source and risk.
- Decide how to verify it.
- Gate high-risk assumptions before execution.
Gates
Critical assumptions are verified or intentionally blocked.
Evidence
Assumption list and verification status.
Anti-Patterns
Hiding guesses in implementation.
Related
decision-capture, scope-and-blockers