# Assessment Checklist

Pre-completion validation for comprehensive assessments.

## Quality Rating
- [ ] All 6 dimensions rated (Correctness, Maintainability, Performance, Security, Scalability, Testability)
- [ ] Each dimension has specific evidence cited
- [ ] Composite score calculated with correct weights
- [ ] Grade assigned matches score range

## Pros/Cons Analysis
- [ ] At least 3 pros identified
- [ ] At least 3 cons identified
- [ ] Pros and cons are balanced (not all positive or negative)
- [ ] Each item has impact/severity rating
- [ ] Evidence provided for each claim

## Alternative Comparison
- [ ] At least 2 alternatives considered
- [ ] Each alternative scored on same dimensions
- [ ] Migration effort estimated (1-5 scale)
- [ ] Clear recommendation with rationale
- [ ] Trade-offs documented

## Improvement Suggestions
- [ ] Suggestions prioritized by Impact/Effort
- [ ] Quick wins identified (high impact, low effort)
- [ ] Effort estimates provided for each
- [ ] Expected score improvement stated
- [ ] Dependencies between improvements noted

## Verdict
- [ ] Clear YES/NO/MOSTLY/SOMEWHAT answer
- [ ] Reasoning explains the verdict
- [ ] Actionable next steps provided
- [ ] Strongest and weakest dimensions highlighted

## Report Quality
- [ ] Executive summary is 2-3 sentences
- [ ] All sections completed
- [ ] No contradictions between sections
- [ ] Evidence is specific (file:line when applicable)
