Hydra Forge generation process

A Hydra Forge delivery is a fully automated, deterministic process executed by the Hydra Forge author to produce a complete, production-ready scientific Python library for a client.

A single configuration file defining project identity and enabled features is finalized together with the client before setup and delivery.

The generation process is not exposed as a client-operated toolchain. It is part of the delivery service and is executed under direct supervision.

The process is explicit, repeatable, and inspectable. Each phase enforces verification before proceeding.

What “generation” means

In Hydra Forge, generation does not mean scaffolding a starting point.

It means producing a fully working engineering system that already includes:

• Intentional project structure
• Isolated virtual environments
• Embedded native integration
• Automated build and rebuild logic
• Executable tests
• Generated technical documentation
• Explicit verification

Determinism

Given the same configuration and execution environment, the generation process produces the same structure, artifacts, and behavior.

This enables reproducibility, technical review, and long-term confidence in the delivered system.

Controlled inputs

• A configuration file defining identity and enabled features
• An internal Python runtime provided by the engine
• An embedded native toolchain delivered with the system

The process does not rely on system-installed Python, user-managed environments, or interactive setup steps.

High-level process flow

Configuration (.toml)
↓
Project structure and environments
↓
Engine bootstrap and namespace generation
↓
Native discovery and compilation (if present)
↓
Test execution
↓
Documentation generation
↓
Verification and finalization

Verification-first execution

Each stage enforces verification before allowing the process to continue.

• Structural integrity is validated
• Native integration is checked
• Tests must pass
• Documentation must build

Failures abort the process immediately. Partial delivery is not possible.

Final state

A successful run produces:

• A structured, versioned scientific library
• An active and verifiable native layer
• A passing test suite
• Generated technical documentation
• Clear separation between engine and project code

No additional setup is required to use or extend the library.

What this process is not

• Not a scaffolding or template generator
• Not an interactive setup wizard
• Not a collection of ad-hoc scripts
• Not intended for routine re-execution during development

Generation establishes the foundation. Ongoing development proceeds through standard version-controlled workflows.