Build And Test Commands

Medium CORE:C:0010

core · coherence · mechanical

The instruction file must include build and test commands that the agent can run. Without these, the agent can't verify its own changes work correctly.

Antipatterns

Providing build commands in prose ("you can build by running the makefile") without a heading containing "Commands", "Build", "Testing", or "Setup". The check matches headings, not body text.
Using a heading like "## Development" or "## Usage" that does not contain any of the matched terms. The heading must include one of the specific keywords.
Documenting commands only in a README or separate file. The check targets the main instruction file.

Pass / Fail

Pass

# MyProject

## Commands

- `npm install` -- install dependencies
- `npm test` -- run test suite

Fail

# MyProject

## Conventions

Use ESLint for linting.
Prefer functional components.

Limitations

Checks for a heading containing "Commands", "Build", "Testing", or "Setup". Does not verify the section contains runnable commands.

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