Fix Confidence Levels

Understanding how confident Candid is in each fix.

Levels

Safe (✓)

Mechanical fixes with low risk:

• Adding null checks
• Fixing typos
• Adding missing imports
• Simple refactors

Guidance: Apply these confidently. Low risk of side effects.

Verify (⚡)

Logic changes that need testing:

• Changing conditions
• Modifying loops
• Updating data transformations
• Adding error handling

Guidance: Apply and run tests. Check behavior matches expectations.

Careful (⚠️)

Architectural changes with potential side effects:

• Changing interfaces
• Modifying data structures
• Updating shared code
• Changing async behavior

Guidance: Review thoroughly. Test extensively. Consider impacts on other code.

Using Confidence Levels

When selecting fixes to apply:

1. Safe fixes: Apply all without worry
2. Verify fixes: Apply, then run relevant tests
3. Careful fixes: Review the change, understand impacts, then apply and test thoroughly

In Todo Selection

Confidence level helps prioritize:

• Start with Safe fixes to build momentum
• Apply Verify fixes with test coverage
• Schedule Careful fixes for focused sessions