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Name: final-polish
Rating: 92
Author: Objective-Arts

Final refinement pass that prepares code for senior review. Requires /phase-loop to have been run first.

Prerequisite Check

code

if not exists(.claude/phase-loop.log) or path not in log:
    ERROR: "Run /phase-loop first"
    EXIT

What It Does

•Re-read the code with fresh eyes
•Check for AI antipatterns that slipped through
•Verify naming - every name earns its place
•Simplify - any remaining complexity that can be reduced
•Final consistency check - style, patterns, structure

AI Antipatterns to Catch

Antipattern	Example	Fix
Over-abstraction	Unused factory pattern	Inline it
Defensive paranoia	Null check where impossible	Remove it
Comment spam	`// increment i`	Delete it
Wrapper classes	`UserWrapper` around `User`	Unwrap it
Speculative features	Config nobody asked for	Delete it

The Senior Review Question

For every function, class, and file ask:

"Would a senior engineer mass-delete this in review?"

If yes → fix it now.

Output

code

Final Polish: src/components/Button.tsx
  ✓ No AI antipatterns
  ✓ Names are clear and justified
  ✓ Complexity is minimal
  ✓ Style is consistent
  ✓ Ready for senior review

Or if issues found:

code

Final Polish: src/components/Button.tsx
  ⚠ Found 2 issues:
    - Line 45: Unnecessary null check (props are typed)
    - Line 72: Comment restates the code

  Fixing...
  ✓ Issues resolved
  ✓ Ready for senior review

When to Use

•After /phase-loop completes
•Before opening a PR
•Before requesting senior review