Defense-in-Depth Validation

When you fix a bug caused by invalid data, adding validation at one place feels sufficient. But that single check can be bypassed by different code paths, refactoring, or mocks.

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When you fix a bug caused by invalid data, adding validation at one place feels sufficient. But that single check can be bypassed by different code paths, refactoring, or mocks.

Core principle: Validate at EVERY layer data passes through. Make the bug structurally impossible.

Why Multiple Layers

Single validation: "We fixed the bug" Multiple layers: "We made the bug impossible"

Different layers catch different cases:

Entry validation catches most bugs
Business logic catches edge cases
Environment guards prevent context-specific dangers
Debug logging helps when other layers fail

The Four Layers

Layer 1: Entry Point Validation

Purpose: Reject obviously invalid input at API boundary

function createProject(name: string, workingDirectory: string) {
  if (!workingDirectory || workingDirectory.trim() === '') {
    throw new Error('workingDirectory cannot be empty');
  }
  if (!existsSync(workingDirector

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