Handoff Verification is a process that ensures a sending agent confirms the receiving agent has the necessary context and is ready to proceed before the sender relinquishes control. A reliable handoff protocol is more than just passing a message; it requires explicit confirmation to make the success of the handoff observable.
A successful handoff sequence typically follows a three-way handshake:
- Transmit: The sender transmits the message and context.
- Acknowledge: The receiver acknowledges receipt of the message.
- Confirm Readiness: The receiver validates the context and confirms it is ready to take over the task.
Without this verification loop, the sender operates on an assumption of success, which can lead to silent failures where the system state becomes inconsistent without any explicit error.
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