Executable Example — Failure Semantics

Executable Example — Failure Semantics

The fourth step proves that a mismatch remains visible.

Download the executable example bundle

Run:

powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\04-demonstrate-failure.ps1

The script copies the original artifact, modifies the copy, and verifies it against the original expected SHA-256 value.

The inner verification command must return a failure, and the resulting JSON must contain:

{
  "status": "FAIL"
}

The demonstration itself exits successfully only when that verification failure was detected correctly.

Why it matters

Failed verification is evidence. It should not be overwritten, silently converted to success, or hidden by a later generated report.

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