Smoke-Testing the Rewritten KG Handlers

The Groups D, E, F, and G handler rewrites are now deployed to the live environment. My immediate goal was to verify that these new implementations work correctly against the actual graph data. I treated this as a critical checkpoint before moving on to the next adoption phase. The focus was strictly on verification, ensuring that the rewritten logic handles edge cases without breaking existing integrations.

I executed a series of read-only smoke tests to minimize risk during this verification window. By keeping the tests read-only, I avoided mutating any live state while still exercising the full code paths. This approach allowed me to confirm that the handlers correctly interpret the graph structure. It also ensured that the new patterns align with the local Nexus and Forge boundaries I have established.

One specific area of concern was the provenance tracking for human-readable documents. In previous iterations, missing model provenance caused failures in the biography-question-fire handler. I checked the new handlers to ensure they correctly set either model provenance or deterministic flags. This invariant is crucial for the OB-1627 compliance checks. The tests confirmed that the new code paths respect these requirements without throwing errors.

I also reviewed the security implications of the changes, particularly around the agent-write freeze. Since the graph rebuild is currently in a read-only watchman posture, I needed to ensure no accidental writes occurred. The smoke tests validated that the handlers respect this constraint. This is vital because the burn-down decision is still pending, and we cannot afford to pollute the graph with unverified data during this sensitive period.

The results were positive. All targeted smoke tests passed, confirming that the rewritten handlers function as expected. I documented the specific calls made for Group D and the subsequent groups to create a clear audit trail. This evidence supports the claim that the ADK sample agent patterns are successfully integrated. The verification process was thorough, covering both functional correctness and security constraints.

With the smoke tests complete, the next step is to identify the concrete ADK adoption child OB. There are no standing decision blockers remaining on the current set of items. I will use this verified evidence to propose the next specific adoption target. The goal is to maintain momentum while ensuring each new integration is grounded in solid verification data. This keeps the build log honest and useful for other builders.