- Remove `|| echo "⚠️ ..."` fallbacks that masked failures
- Add explicit `exit 1` on port readiness failures and missing test directories
- Track port_ready flag in health check loops to fail if services don't start
- Replace warning emoji (⚠️) with error emoji (❌) for actual failures
- Fix docs-validation to use curated Markdown target list excluding high-noise directories
- Update rust-zk-tests paths from gpu_acceleration/research to dev
- Remove excessive completion checkmarks and status markers throughout document
- Consolidate redundant sections on completed features
- Streamline executive summary and current status sections
- Focus content on upcoming quick wins and active tasks
- Remove duplicate phase completion listings
- Clean up success metrics and KPI sections
- Maintain essential planning information while reducing noise