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Unity Lifecycle & Execution Order -- Correctness Patterns

Prerequisite skills: unity-scripting (MonoBehaviour lifecycle, coroutines), unity-foundations (GameObjects, components)

These patterns target initialization bugs, null reference exceptions from destruction timing, and subtle editor-vs-runtime differences that cause "works in editor, fails in build" issues.

PATTERN: Fake-Null Trap (?. and ?? on Destroyed Objects)

WHEN: Null-checking Unity objects that may have been destroyed

WRONG (Claude default):

// C# null-conditional and null-coalescing bypass Unity's == override
myComponent?.DoSomething();          // May call method on destroyed object!
var fallback = myComponent ?? other; // May return a destroyed "fake-null" object!

RIGHT:

// Unity overrides == to return true for destroyed objects
// Always use == null or implicit bool conversion
if (myComponent != null)
    myComponent.DoSomething();

// Or use the implicit bool operator (equivalent to != null for UnityEngine.Object)
if (myComponent)
    myComponent.DoSomething();

GOTCHA: When Unity destroys an object, the C# reference still exists but Unity marks it as "fake-null". The == operator is overridden to handle this, but ?., ??, is null, and is not null use the C# native null check and see a valid (non-null) reference. This is the #1 source of MissingReferenceException. Pattern matching (obj is MyType t) also bypasses the override -- use if (obj != null && obj is MyType t).

PATTERN: Destroy is Deferred

WHEN: Destroying objects and accessing them in the same frame

WRONG (Claude default):

// Expecting immediate removal
Destroy(enemy);
enemies.Remove(enemy); // enemy still exists this frame
Debug.Log(enemies.Count); // Count is correct, but enemy is "alive" until end of frame

// Iterating and destroying
foreach (var e in enemies)
    if (e.health <= 0)
        Destroy(e.gameObject); // Modifying collection during iteration = crash

RIGHT:

// Destroy happens at END of current frame (after all Updates complete)
Destroy(enemy);
// enemy is still accessible this frame, but == null returns true

// Safe iteration: collect then destroy
var toDestroy = enemies.Where(e => e.health <= 0).ToList();
foreach (var e in toDestroy)
{
    enemies.Remove(e);
    Destroy(e.gameObject);
}

// If you truly need immediate destruction (EDITOR ONLY):
// DestroyImmediate(obj); // Never use in runtime code

GOTCHA: Destroy schedules destruction for end of frame. The object's == null check returns true immediately after Destroy(), but OnDisable and OnDestroy run later. DestroyImmediate is synchronous but only safe in editor scripts -- using it at runtime causes hard-to-debug ordering issues. Destroy(obj, delay) waits delay seconds before scheduling destruction.

PATTERN: Disabled Component Still Gets Awake

WHEN: A component starts with its checkbox unchecked in the Inspector

WRONG (Claude default):

// Assuming Awake is skipped for disabled components
// "My Awake runs even though the component is disabled -- bug?"

RIGHT:

// Awake ALWAYS runs if the GAMEOBJECT is active (regardless of component enabled state)
// Start is SKIPPED if the component is disabled at Start time
// Start runs later when the component is first enabled

void Awake()
{
    // This runs even if this component is disabled
    // Use for self-initialization (cache references, set defaults)
    _rb = GetComponent<Rigidbody>();
}

void Start()
{
    // This is DEFERRED until the component is first enabled
    // Use for cross-references that depend on other objects being initialized
    _target = FindObjectOfType<Player>();
}

void OnEnable()
{
    // Runs every time the component is enabled (including the first time)
    // Runs AFTER Awake but BEFORE Start on first enable
    SubscribeToEvents();
}

GOTCHA: The key distinction: Awake depends on GameObject active state. Start and OnEnable depend on component enabled state. If the GameObject starts inactive (SetActive(false)), neither Awake nor Start runs until the GameObject is activated. Once the GameObject activates: Awake fires immediately, OnEnable fires if component is enabled, Start fires on the next frame if component is enabled.

PATTERN: OnEnable/OnDisable for Event Subscription

WHEN: Subscribing to events, delegates, or Unity callbacks

WRONG (Claude default):

void Start()
{
    EventManager.OnPlayerDied += HandlePlayerDied;
}

void OnDestroy()
{
    EventManager.OnPlayerDied -= HandlePlayerDied;
}
// BUG: If object is disabled/re-enabled, events accumulate
// BUG: If scene reloads, Start doesn't re-run for DontDestroyOnLoad objects

RIGHT:

void OnEnable()
{
    EventManager.OnPlayerDied += HandlePlayerDied;
    SceneManager.sceneLoaded += OnSceneLoaded;
}

void OnDisable()
{
    EventManager.OnPlayerDied -= HandlePlayerDied;
    SceneManager.sceneLoaded -= OnSceneLoaded;
}
// Correctly handles: disable/enable cycles, scene reloads, destruction

GOTCHA: OnEnable/OnDisable are the symmetric pair. They fire on: component enable/disable, GameObject activate/deactivate, scene load/unload, AND before OnDestroy. Using Start/OnDestroy fails when objects are pooled (disabled/enabled without destruction) or when DontDestroyOnLoad objects persist across scene reloads.

PATTERN: OnValidate is Editor-Only

WHEN: Using OnValidate to initialize or validate component state

WRONG (Claude default):

// Relying on OnValidate for runtime initialization
void OnValidate()
{
    _maxHealth = Mathf.Max(1, _maxHealth);
    _currentHealth = _maxHealth; // This never runs in builds!
}

RIGHT:

// OnValidate: Editor-only, for Inspector feedback and clamping serialized fields
#if UNITY_EDITOR
void OnValidate()
{
    _maxHealth = Mathf.Max(1, _maxHealth);
}
#endif

// Runtime initialization belongs in Awake or Reset
void Awake()
{
    _currentHealth = _maxHealth;
}

// Reset: Editor-only, called when component is first added or Reset from context menu
void Reset()
{
    _maxHealth = 100;
}

GOTCHA: OnValidate is stripped from builds entirely. It runs in the Editor when: a serialized field changes in Inspector, a prefab is modified, or the script recompiles. It does NOT run at play mode start. Calling GetComponent in OnValidate is risky -- the component may not be fully initialized. Wrap side-effect-free validation in #if UNITY_EDITOR.

PATTERN: [ExecuteAlways] Update Timing

WHEN: Using [ExecuteAlways] or [ExecuteInEditMode] for edit-mode behavior

WRONG (Claude default):

[ExecuteAlways]
public class LookAtTarget : MonoBehaviour
{
    [SerializeField] Transform target;

    void Update()
    {
        // Expecting this to run every frame in edit mode
        transform.LookAt(target);
    }
}

RIGHT:

[ExecuteAlways]
public class LookAtTarget : MonoBehaviour
{
    [SerializeField] Transform target;

    void Update()
    {
        // In Edit mode: Update only runs when the Scene view repaints
        // (camera moves, something changes, inspector edited)
        // NOT every frame like Play mode

        if (!target) return; // Safety: references may not exist in edit mode

        #if UNITY_EDITOR
        if (!Application.isPlaying)
        {
            // Edit-mode-specific logic
            transform.LookAt(target);
            return;
        }
        #endif

        // Play-mode logic (runs every frame as normal)
        transform.LookAt(target);
    }
}

GOTCHA: In Edit mode, Update only runs when the Scene view redraws (not per frame). Time.deltaTime is unreliable in Edit mode. Application.isPlaying distinguishes editor from play. [ExecuteAlways] (Unity 2018.3+) is preferred over [ExecuteInEditMode] -- the older attribute has issues with prefab editing in isolation. Components with [ExecuteAlways] must handle null references gracefully since the scene may be partially loaded in edit mode.

PATTERN: [RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod] Timing

WHEN: Using static initialization that must run before or after scene load

WRONG (Claude default):

// Assuming it runs before all Awake calls
[RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod]
static void Initialize()
{
    // Default timing is AfterSceneLoad -- Awake has ALREADY run!
    Debug.Log("This runs AFTER Awake, not before");
}

RIGHT:

// Explicit timing control
[RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod(RuntimeInitializeLoadType.SubsystemRegistration)]
static void ResetStaticState()
{
    // Earliest: runs before domain reload completes
    // Use for clearing static fields (critical for Enter Play Mode options)
    _instances.Clear();
}

[RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod(RuntimeInitializeLoadType.BeforeSceneLoad)]
static void InitBeforeScene()
{
    // Runs before any Awake in the first scene
    // Use for system bootstrap (creating manager objects)
}

[RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod(RuntimeInitializeLoadType.AfterSceneLoad)]
static void InitAfterScene()
{
    // Runs after all Awake/OnEnable/Start in the first scene
    // Default if no parameter specified
}

GOTCHA: The full order is: SubsystemRegistration -> AfterAssembliesLoaded -> BeforeSplashScreen -> BeforeSceneLoad -> (scene loads, Awake/OnEnable fire) -> AfterSceneLoad. SubsystemRegistration is critical for clearing static state when using "Enter Play Mode Options" with domain reload disabled.

PATTERN: Script Execution Order

WHEN: One script's initialization depends on another's

WRONG (Claude default):

// Assuming scripts execute in a predictable order
public class GameManager : MonoBehaviour
{
    void Awake() { Instance = this; }
}

public class Player : MonoBehaviour
{
    void Awake()
    {
        GameManager.Instance.Register(this); // May be null if Player.Awake runs first!
    }
}

RIGHT:

// Option 1: [DefaultExecutionOrder] attribute
[DefaultExecutionOrder(-100)] // Negative = runs earlier
public class GameManager : MonoBehaviour
{
    public static GameManager Instance;
    void Awake() { Instance = this; }
}

[DefaultExecutionOrder(0)] // Default
public class Player : MonoBehaviour
{
    void Start() // Use Start for cross-references, not Awake
    {
        GameManager.Instance.Register(this);
    }
}

// Option 2: Awake for self-init, Start for cross-references
// This is the intended pattern -- Awake before Start is guaranteed

GOTCHA: Without explicit ordering, the execution order of the same callback across different scripts is non-deterministic (may vary between builds, platforms, and domain reloads). The Awake-before-Start guarantee exists across ALL scripts, making the Awake=self-init / Start=cross-ref pattern reliable. [DefaultExecutionOrder] is per-class; Project Settings > Script Execution Order is per-class in the Editor.

PATTERN: OnApplicationQuit vs OnDestroy

WHEN: Saving data or cleaning up when the application exits

WRONG (Claude default):

void OnDestroy()
{
    SavePlayerData(); // May fail: other objects might already be destroyed
    // Order of OnDestroy across objects is NOT guaranteed
}

RIGHT:

void OnApplicationQuit()
{
    // Fires BEFORE OnDisable/OnDestroy on all objects
    // All objects still exist and are accessible
    SavePlayerData();
}

void OnDisable()
{
    UnsubscribeFromEvents(); // Still safe during quit sequence
}

void OnDestroy()
{
    // Cleanup own resources only (don't access other

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  Unity lifecycle and execution order correctness patterns. Catches common mistakes with
  initialization ordering, destruction timing, fake-null, disabled components, editor vs runtime
  init, DontDestroyOnLoad, and async destruction. PATTERN format: WHEN/WRONG/RIGHT/GOTCHA.
  Based on Unity 6.3 LTS documentation.
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name: unity-lifecycle
description: >
  Unity lifecycle and execution order correctness patterns. Catches common mistakes with
  initialization ordering, destruction timing, fake-null, disabled components, editor vs runtime
  init, DontDestroyOnLoad, and async destruction. PATTERN format: WHEN/WRONG/RIGHT/GOTCHA.
  Based on Unity 6.3 LTS documentation.
globs:
  - "**/*.cs"
---

# Unity Lifecycle & Execution Order -- Correctness Patterns

> **Prerequisite skills:** `unity-scripting` (MonoBehaviour lifecycle, coroutines), `unity-foundations` (GameObjects, components)

These patterns target initialization bugs, null reference exceptions from destruction timing, and subtle editor-vs-runtime differences that cause "works in editor, fails in build" issues.

---

## PATTERN: Fake-Null Trap (?.  and ?? on Destroyed Objects)

WHEN: Null-checking Unity objects that may have been destroyed

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
// C# null-conditional and null-coalescing bypass Unity's == override
myComponent?.DoSomething();          // May call method on destroyed object!
var fallback = myComponent ?? other; // May return a destroyed "fake-null" object!
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
// Unity overrides == to return true for destroyed objects
// Always use == null or implicit bool conversion
if (myComponent != null)
    myComponent.DoSomething();

// Or use the implicit bool operator (equivalent to != null for UnityEngine.Object)
if (myComponent)
    myComponent.DoSomething();
```

GOTCHA: When Unity destroys an object, the C# reference still exists but Unity marks it as "fake-null". The `==` operator is overridden to handle this, but `?.`, `??`, `is null`, and `is not null` use the C# native null check and see a valid (non-null) reference. This is the #1 source of `MissingReferenceException`. Pattern matching (`obj is MyType t`) also bypasses the override -- use `if (obj != null && obj is MyType t)`.

---

## PATTERN: Destroy is Deferred

WHEN: Destroying objects and accessing them in the same frame

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
// Expecting immediate removal
Destroy(enemy);
enemies.Remove(enemy); // enemy still exists this frame
Debug.Log(enemies.Count); // Count is correct, but enemy is "alive" until end of frame

// Iterating and destroying
foreach (var e in enemies)
    if (e.health <= 0)
        Destroy(e.gameObject); // Modifying collection during iteration = crash
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
// Destroy happens at END of current frame (after all Updates complete)
Destroy(enemy);
// enemy is still accessible this frame, but == null returns true

// Safe iteration: collect then destroy
var toDestroy = enemies.Where(e => e.health <= 0).ToList();
foreach (var e in toDestroy)
{
    enemies.Remove(e);
    Destroy(e.gameObject);
}

// If you truly need immediate destruction (EDITOR ONLY):
// DestroyImmediate(obj); // Never use in runtime code
```

GOTCHA: `Destroy` schedules destruction for end of frame. The object's `== null` check returns `true` immediately after `Destroy()`, but `OnDisable` and `OnDestroy` run later. `DestroyImmediate` is synchronous but only safe in editor scripts -- using it at runtime causes hard-to-debug ordering issues. `Destroy(obj, delay)` waits `delay` seconds before scheduling destruction.

---

## PATTERN: Disabled Component Still Gets Awake

WHEN: A component starts with its checkbox unchecked in the Inspector

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
// Assuming Awake is skipped for disabled components
// "My Awake runs even though the component is disabled -- bug?"
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
// Awake ALWAYS runs if the GAMEOBJECT is active (regardless of component enabled state)
// Start is SKIPPED if the component is disabled at Start time
// Start runs later when the component is first enabled

void Awake()
{
    // This runs even if this component is disabled
    // Use for self-initialization (cache references, set defaults)
    _rb = GetComponent<Rigidbody>();
}

void Start()
{
    // This is DEFERRED until the component is first enabled
    // Use for cross-references that depend on other objects being initialized
    _target = FindObjectOfType<Player>();
}

void OnEnable()
{
    // Runs every time the component is enabled (including the first time)
    // Runs AFTER Awake but BEFORE Start on first enable
    SubscribeToEvents();
}
```

GOTCHA: The key distinction: Awake depends on **GameObject** active state. Start and OnEnable depend on **component** enabled state. If the **GameObject** starts inactive (`SetActive(false)`), neither Awake nor Start runs until the GameObject is activated. Once the GameObject activates: Awake fires immediately, OnEnable fires if component is enabled, Start fires on the next frame if component is enabled.

---

## PATTERN: OnEnable/OnDisable for Event Subscription

WHEN: Subscribing to events, delegates, or Unity callbacks

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
void Start()
{
    EventManager.OnPlayerDied += HandlePlayerDied;
}

void OnDestroy()
{
    EventManager.OnPlayerDied -= HandlePlayerDied;
}
// BUG: If object is disabled/re-enabled, events accumulate
// BUG: If scene reloads, Start doesn't re-run for DontDestroyOnLoad objects
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
void OnEnable()
{
    EventManager.OnPlayerDied += HandlePlayerDied;
    SceneManager.sceneLoaded += OnSceneLoaded;
}

void OnDisable()
{
    EventManager.OnPlayerDied -= HandlePlayerDied;
    SceneManager.sceneLoaded -= OnSceneLoaded;
}
// Correctly handles: disable/enable cycles, scene reloads, destruction
```

GOTCHA: `OnEnable`/`OnDisable` are the symmetric pair. They fire on: component enable/disable, GameObject activate/deactivate, scene load/unload, AND before `OnDestroy`. Using `Start`/`OnDestroy` fails when objects are pooled (disabled/enabled without destruction) or when `DontDestroyOnLoad` objects persist across scene reloads.

---

## PATTERN: OnValidate is Editor-Only

WHEN: Using `OnValidate` to initialize or validate component state

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
// Relying on OnValidate for runtime initialization
void OnValidate()
{
    _maxHealth = Mathf.Max(1, _maxHealth);
    _currentHealth = _maxHealth; // This never runs in builds!
}
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
// OnValidate: Editor-only, for Inspector feedback and clamping serialized fields
#if UNITY_EDITOR
void OnValidate()
{
    _maxHealth = Mathf.Max(1, _maxHealth);
}
#endif

// Runtime initialization belongs in Awake or Reset
void Awake()
{
    _currentHealth = _maxHealth;
}

// Reset: Editor-only, called when component is first added or Reset from context menu
void Reset()
{
    _maxHealth = 100;
}
```

GOTCHA: `OnValidate` is stripped from builds entirely. It runs in the Editor when: a serialized field changes in Inspector, a prefab is modified, or the script recompiles. It does NOT run at play mode start. Calling `GetComponent` in `OnValidate` is risky -- the component may not be fully initialized. Wrap side-effect-free validation in `#if UNITY_EDITOR`.

---

## PATTERN: [ExecuteAlways] Update Timing

WHEN: Using `[ExecuteAlways]` or `[ExecuteInEditMode]` for edit-mode behavior

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
[ExecuteAlways]
public class LookAtTarget : MonoBehaviour
{
    [SerializeField] Transform target;

    void Update()
    {
        // Expecting this to run every frame in edit mode
        transform.LookAt(target);
    }
}
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
[ExecuteAlways]
public class LookAtTarget : MonoBehaviour
{
    [SerializeField] Transform target;

    void Update()
    {
        // In Edit mode: Update only runs when the Scene view repaints
        // (camera moves, something changes, inspector edited)
        // NOT every frame like Play mode

        if (!target) return; // Safety: references may not exist in edit mode

        #if UNITY_EDITOR
        if (!Application.isPlaying)
        {
            // Edit-mode-specific logic
            transform.LookAt(target);
            return;
        }
        #endif

        // Play-mode logic (runs every frame as normal)
        transform.LookAt(target);
    }
}
```

GOTCHA: In Edit mode, `Update` only runs when the Scene view redraws (not per frame). `Time.deltaTime` is unreliable in Edit mode. `Application.isPlaying` distinguishes editor from play. `[ExecuteAlways]` (Unity 2018.3+) is preferred over `[ExecuteInEditMode]` -- the older attribute has issues with prefab editing in isolation. Components with `[ExecuteAlways]` must handle null references gracefully since the scene may be partially loaded in edit mode.

---

## PATTERN: [RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod] Timing

WHEN: Using static initialization that must run before or after scene load

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
// Assuming it runs before all Awake calls
[RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod]
static void Initialize()
{
    // Default timing is AfterSceneLoad -- Awake has ALREADY run!
    Debug.Log("This runs AFTER Awake, not before");
}
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
// Explicit timing control
[RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod(RuntimeInitializeLoadType.SubsystemRegistration)]
static void ResetStaticState()
{
    // Earliest: runs before domain reload completes
    // Use for clearing static fields (critical for Enter Play Mode options)
    _instances.Clear();
}

[RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod(RuntimeInitializeLoadType.BeforeSceneLoad)]
static void InitBeforeScene()
{
    // Runs before any Awake in the first scene
    // Use for system bootstrap (creating manager objects)
}

[RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod(RuntimeInitializeLoadType.AfterSceneLoad)]
static void InitAfterScene()
{
    // Runs after all Awake/OnEnable/Start in the first scene
    // Default if no parameter specified
}
```

GOTCHA: The full order is: `SubsystemRegistration` -> `AfterAssembliesLoaded` -> `BeforeSplashScreen` -> `BeforeSceneLoad` -> (scene loads, Awake/OnEnable fire) -> `AfterSceneLoad`. `SubsystemRegistration` is critical for clearing static state when using "Enter Play Mode Options" with domain reload disabled.

---

## PATTERN: Script Execution Order

WHEN: One script's initialization depends on another's

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
// Assuming scripts execute in a predictable order
public class GameManager : MonoBehaviour
{
    void Awake() { Instance = this; }
}

public class Player : MonoBehaviour
{
    void Awake()
    {
        GameManager.Instance.Register(this); // May be null if Player.Awake runs first!
    }
}
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
// Option 1: [DefaultExecutionOrder] attribute
[DefaultExecutionOrder(-100)] // Negative = runs earlier
public class GameManager : MonoBehaviour
{
    public static GameManager Instance;
    void Awake() { Instance = this; }
}

[DefaultExecutionOrder(0)] // Default
public class Player : MonoBehaviour
{
    void Start() // Use Start for cross-references, not Awake
    {
        GameManager.Instance.Register(this);
    }
}

// Option 2: Awake for self-init, Start for cross-references
// This is the intended pattern -- Awake before Start is guaranteed
```

GOTCHA: Without explicit ordering, the execution order of the same callback across different scripts is **non-deterministic** (may vary between builds, platforms, and domain reloads). The Awake-before-Start guarantee exists across ALL scripts, making the Awake=self-init / Start=cross-ref pattern reliable. `[DefaultExecutionOrder]` is per-class; Project Settings > Script Execution Order is per-class in the Editor.

---

## PATTERN: OnApplicationQuit vs OnDestroy

WHEN: Saving data or cleaning up when the application exits

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
void OnDestroy()
{
    SavePlayerData(); // May fail: other objects might already be destroyed
    // Order of OnDestroy across objects is NOT guaranteed
}
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
void OnApplicationQuit()
{
    // Fires BEFORE OnDisable/OnDestroy on all objects
    // All objects still exist and are accessible
    SavePlayerData();
}

void OnDisable()
{
    UnsubscribeFromEvents(); // Still safe during quit sequence
}

void OnDestroy()
{
    // Cleanup own resources only (don't access other

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Unity Lifecycle & Execution Order -- Correctness Patterns

Prerequisite skills: unity-scripting (MonoBehaviour lifecycle, coroutines), unity-foundations (GameObjects, components)

These patterns target initialization bugs, null reference exceptions from destruction timing, and subtle editor-vs-runtime differences that cause "works in editor, fails in build" issues.

PATTERN: Fake-Null Trap (?. and ?? on Destroyed Objects)

WHEN: Null-checking Unity objects that may have been destroyed

WRONG (Claude default):

// C# null-conditional and null-coalescing bypass Unity's == override
myComponent?.DoSomething();          // May call method on destroyed object!
var fallback = myComponent ?? other; // May return a destroyed "fake-null" object!

RIGHT:

// Unity overrides == to return true for destroyed objects
// Always use == null or implicit bool conversion
if (myComponent != null)
    myComponent.DoSomething();

// Or use the implicit bool operator (equivalent to != null for UnityEngine.Object)
if (myComponent)
    myComponent.DoSomething();

PATTERN: Destroy is Deferred

WHEN: Destroying objects and accessing them in the same frame

WRONG (Claude default):

// Expecting immediate removal
Destroy(enemy);
enemies.Remove(enemy); // enemy still exists this frame
Debug.Log(enemies.Count); // Count is correct, but enemy is "alive" until end of frame

// Iterating and destroying
foreach (var e in enemies)
    if (e.health <= 0)
        Destroy(e.gameObject); // Modifying collection during iteration = crash

RIGHT:

// Destroy happens at END of current frame (after all Updates complete)
Destroy(enemy);
// enemy is still accessible this frame, but == null returns true

// Safe iteration: collect then destroy
var toDestroy = enemies.Where(e => e.health <= 0).ToList();
foreach (var e in toDestroy)
{
    enemies.Remove(e);
    Destroy(e.gameObject);
}

// If you truly need immediate destruction (EDITOR ONLY):
// DestroyImmediate(obj); // Never use in runtime code

PATTERN: Disabled Component Still Gets Awake

WHEN: A component starts with its checkbox unchecked in the Inspector

WRONG (Claude default):

// Assuming Awake is skipped for disabled components
// "My Awake runs even though the component is disabled -- bug?"

RIGHT:

// Awake ALWAYS runs if the GAMEOBJECT is active (regardless of component enabled state)
// Start is SKIPPED if the component is disabled at Start time
// Start runs later when the component is first enabled

void Awake()
{
    // This runs even if this component is disabled
    // Use for self-initialization (cache references, set defaults)
    _rb = GetComponent<Rigidbody>();
}

void Start()
{
    // This is DEFERRED until the component is first enabled
    // Use for cross-references that depend on other objects being initialized
    _target = FindObjectOfType<Player>();
}

void OnEnable()
{
    // Runs every time the component is enabled (including the first time)
    // Runs AFTER Awake but BEFORE Start on first enable
    SubscribeToEvents();
}

PATTERN: OnEnable/OnDisable for Event Subscription

WHEN: Subscribing to events, delegates, or Unity callbacks

WRONG (Claude default):

void Start()
{
    EventManager.OnPlayerDied += HandlePlayerDied;
}

void OnDestroy()
{
    EventManager.OnPlayerDied -= HandlePlayerDied;
}
// BUG: If object is disabled/re-enabled, events accumulate
// BUG: If scene reloads, Start doesn't re-run for DontDestroyOnLoad objects

RIGHT:

void OnEnable()
{
    EventManager.OnPlayerDied += HandlePlayerDied;
    SceneManager.sceneLoaded += OnSceneLoaded;
}

void OnDisable()
{
    EventManager.OnPlayerDied -= HandlePlayerDied;
    SceneManager.sceneLoaded -= OnSceneLoaded;
}
// Correctly handles: disable/enable cycles, scene reloads, destruction

PATTERN: OnValidate is Editor-Only

WHEN: Using OnValidate to initialize or validate component state

WRONG (Claude default):

// Relying on OnValidate for runtime initialization
void OnValidate()
{
    _maxHealth = Mathf.Max(1, _maxHealth);
    _currentHealth = _maxHealth; // This never runs in builds!
}

RIGHT:

// OnValidate: Editor-only, for Inspector feedback and clamping serialized fields
#if UNITY_EDITOR
void OnValidate()
{
    _maxHealth = Mathf.Max(1, _maxHealth);
}
#endif

// Runtime initialization belongs in Awake or Reset
void Awake()
{
    _currentHealth = _maxHealth;
}

// Reset: Editor-only, called when component is first added or Reset from context menu
void Reset()
{
    _maxHealth = 100;
}

PATTERN: [ExecuteAlways] Update Timing

WHEN: Using [ExecuteAlways] or [ExecuteInEditMode] for edit-mode behavior

WRONG (Claude default):

[ExecuteAlways]
public class LookAtTarget : MonoBehaviour
{
    [SerializeField] Transform target;

    void Update()
    {
        // Expecting this to run every frame in edit mode
        transform.LookAt(target);
    }
}

RIGHT:

[ExecuteAlways]
public class LookAtTarget : MonoBehaviour
{
    [SerializeField] Transform target;

    void Update()
    {
        // In Edit mode: Update only runs when the Scene view repaints
        // (camera moves, something changes, inspector edited)
        // NOT every frame like Play mode

        if (!target) return; // Safety: references may not exist in edit mode

        #if UNITY_EDITOR
        if (!Application.isPlaying)
        {
            // Edit-mode-specific logic
            transform.LookAt(target);
            return;
        }
        #endif

        // Play-mode logic (runs every frame as normal)
        transform.LookAt(target);
    }
}

PATTERN: [RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod] Timing

WHEN: Using static initialization that must run before or after scene load

WRONG (Claude default):

// Assuming it runs before all Awake calls
[RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod]
static void Initialize()
{
    // Default timing is AfterSceneLoad -- Awake has ALREADY run!
    Debug.Log("This runs AFTER Awake, not before");
}

RIGHT:

// Explicit timing control
[RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod(RuntimeInitializeLoadType.SubsystemRegistration)]
static void ResetStaticState()
{
    // Earliest: runs before domain reload completes
    // Use for clearing static fields (critical for Enter Play Mode options)
    _instances.Clear();
}

[RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod(RuntimeInitializeLoadType.BeforeSceneLoad)]
static void InitBeforeScene()
{
    // Runs before any Awake in the first scene
    // Use for system bootstrap (creating manager objects)
}

[RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod(RuntimeInitializeLoadType.AfterSceneLoad)]
static void InitAfterScene()
{
    // Runs after all Awake/OnEnable/Start in the first scene
    // Default if no parameter specified
}

PATTERN: Script Execution Order

WHEN: One script's initialization depends on another's

WRONG (Claude default):

// Assuming scripts execute in a predictable order
public class GameManager : MonoBehaviour
{
    void Awake() { Instance = this; }
}

public class Player : MonoBehaviour
{
    void Awake()
    {
        GameManager.Instance.Register(this); // May be null if Player.Awake runs first!
    }
}

RIGHT:

// Option 1: [DefaultExecutionOrder] attribute
[DefaultExecutionOrder(-100)] // Negative = runs earlier
public class GameManager : MonoBehaviour
{
    public static GameManager Instance;
    void Awake() { Instance = this; }
}

[DefaultExecutionOrder(0)] // Default
public class Player : MonoBehaviour
{
    void Start() // Use Start for cross-references, not Awake
    {
        GameManager.Instance.Register(this);
    }
}

// Option 2: Awake for self-init, Start for cross-references
// This is the intended pattern -- Awake before Start is guaranteed

PATTERN: OnApplicationQuit vs OnDestroy

WHEN: Saving data or cleaning up when the application exits

WRONG (Claude default):

void OnDestroy()
{
    SavePlayerData(); // May fail: other objects might already be destroyed
    // Order of OnDestroy across objects is NOT guaranteed
}

RIGHT:

void OnApplicationQuit()
{
    // Fires BEFORE OnDisable/OnDestroy on all objects
    // All objects still exist and are accessible
    SavePlayerData();
}

void OnDisable()
{
    UnsubscribeFromEvents(); // Still safe during quit sequence
}

void OnDestroy()
{
    // Cleanup own resources only (don't access other

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name: unity-lifecycle
description: >
  Unity lifecycle and execution order correctness patterns. Catches common mistakes with
  initialization ordering, destruction timing, fake-null, disabled components, editor vs runtime
  init, DontDestroyOnLoad, and async destruction. PATTERN format: WHEN/WRONG/RIGHT/GOTCHA.
  Based on Unity 6.3 LTS documentation.
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name: unity-lifecycle
description: >
  Unity lifecycle and execution order correctness patterns. Catches common mistakes with
  initialization ordering, destruction timing, fake-null, disabled components, editor vs runtime
  init, DontDestroyOnLoad, and async destruction. PATTERN format: WHEN/WRONG/RIGHT/GOTCHA.
  Based on Unity 6.3 LTS documentation.
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# Unity Lifecycle & Execution Order -- Correctness Patterns

> **Prerequisite skills:** `unity-scripting` (MonoBehaviour lifecycle, coroutines), `unity-foundations` (GameObjects, components)

These patterns target initialization bugs, null reference exceptions from destruction timing, and subtle editor-vs-runtime differences that cause "works in editor, fails in build" issues.

---

## PATTERN: Fake-Null Trap (?.  and ?? on Destroyed Objects)

WHEN: Null-checking Unity objects that may have been destroyed

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
// C# null-conditional and null-coalescing bypass Unity's == override
myComponent?.DoSomething();          // May call method on destroyed object!
var fallback = myComponent ?? other; // May return a destroyed "fake-null" object!
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
// Unity overrides == to return true for destroyed objects
// Always use == null or implicit bool conversion
if (myComponent != null)
    myComponent.DoSomething();

// Or use the implicit bool operator (equivalent to != null for UnityEngine.Object)
if (myComponent)
    myComponent.DoSomething();
```

GOTCHA: When Unity destroys an object, the C# reference still exists but Unity marks it as "fake-null". The `==` operator is overridden to handle this, but `?.`, `??`, `is null`, and `is not null` use the C# native null check and see a valid (non-null) reference. This is the #1 source of `MissingReferenceException`. Pattern matching (`obj is MyType t`) also bypasses the override -- use `if (obj != null && obj is MyType t)`.

---

## PATTERN: Destroy is Deferred

WHEN: Destroying objects and accessing them in the same frame

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
// Expecting immediate removal
Destroy(enemy);
enemies.Remove(enemy); // enemy still exists this frame
Debug.Log(enemies.Count); // Count is correct, but enemy is "alive" until end of frame

// Iterating and destroying
foreach (var e in enemies)
    if (e.health <= 0)
        Destroy(e.gameObject); // Modifying collection during iteration = crash
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
// Destroy happens at END of current frame (after all Updates complete)
Destroy(enemy);
// enemy is still accessible this frame, but == null returns true

// Safe iteration: collect then destroy
var toDestroy = enemies.Where(e => e.health <= 0).ToList();
foreach (var e in toDestroy)
{
    enemies.Remove(e);
    Destroy(e.gameObject);
}

// If you truly need immediate destruction (EDITOR ONLY):
// DestroyImmediate(obj); // Never use in runtime code
```

GOTCHA: `Destroy` schedules destruction for end of frame. The object's `== null` check returns `true` immediately after `Destroy()`, but `OnDisable` and `OnDestroy` run later. `DestroyImmediate` is synchronous but only safe in editor scripts -- using it at runtime causes hard-to-debug ordering issues. `Destroy(obj, delay)` waits `delay` seconds before scheduling destruction.

---

## PATTERN: Disabled Component Still Gets Awake

WHEN: A component starts with its checkbox unchecked in the Inspector

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
// Assuming Awake is skipped for disabled components
// "My Awake runs even though the component is disabled -- bug?"
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
// Awake ALWAYS runs if the GAMEOBJECT is active (regardless of component enabled state)
// Start is SKIPPED if the component is disabled at Start time
// Start runs later when the component is first enabled

void Awake()
{
    // This runs even if this component is disabled
    // Use for self-initialization (cache references, set defaults)
    _rb = GetComponent<Rigidbody>();
}

void Start()
{
    // This is DEFERRED until the component is first enabled
    // Use for cross-references that depend on other objects being initialized
    _target = FindObjectOfType<Player>();
}

void OnEnable()
{
    // Runs every time the component is enabled (including the first time)
    // Runs AFTER Awake but BEFORE Start on first enable
    SubscribeToEvents();
}
```

GOTCHA: The key distinction: Awake depends on **GameObject** active state. Start and OnEnable depend on **component** enabled state. If the **GameObject** starts inactive (`SetActive(false)`), neither Awake nor Start runs until the GameObject is activated. Once the GameObject activates: Awake fires immediately, OnEnable fires if component is enabled, Start fires on the next frame if component is enabled.

---

## PATTERN: OnEnable/OnDisable for Event Subscription

WHEN: Subscribing to events, delegates, or Unity callbacks

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
void Start()
{
    EventManager.OnPlayerDied += HandlePlayerDied;
}

void OnDestroy()
{
    EventManager.OnPlayerDied -= HandlePlayerDied;
}
// BUG: If object is disabled/re-enabled, events accumulate
// BUG: If scene reloads, Start doesn't re-run for DontDestroyOnLoad objects
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
void OnEnable()
{
    EventManager.OnPlayerDied += HandlePlayerDied;
    SceneManager.sceneLoaded += OnSceneLoaded;
}

void OnDisable()
{
    EventManager.OnPlayerDied -= HandlePlayerDied;
    SceneManager.sceneLoaded -= OnSceneLoaded;
}
// Correctly handles: disable/enable cycles, scene reloads, destruction
```

GOTCHA: `OnEnable`/`OnDisable` are the symmetric pair. They fire on: component enable/disable, GameObject activate/deactivate, scene load/unload, AND before `OnDestroy`. Using `Start`/`OnDestroy` fails when objects are pooled (disabled/enabled without destruction) or when `DontDestroyOnLoad` objects persist across scene reloads.

---

## PATTERN: OnValidate is Editor-Only

WHEN: Using `OnValidate` to initialize or validate component state

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
// Relying on OnValidate for runtime initialization
void OnValidate()
{
    _maxHealth = Mathf.Max(1, _maxHealth);
    _currentHealth = _maxHealth; // This never runs in builds!
}
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
// OnValidate: Editor-only, for Inspector feedback and clamping serialized fields
#if UNITY_EDITOR
void OnValidate()
{
    _maxHealth = Mathf.Max(1, _maxHealth);
}
#endif

// Runtime initialization belongs in Awake or Reset
void Awake()
{
    _currentHealth = _maxHealth;
}

// Reset: Editor-only, called when component is first added or Reset from context menu
void Reset()
{
    _maxHealth = 100;
}
```

GOTCHA: `OnValidate` is stripped from builds entirely. It runs in the Editor when: a serialized field changes in Inspector, a prefab is modified, or the script recompiles. It does NOT run at play mode start. Calling `GetComponent` in `OnValidate` is risky -- the component may not be fully initialized. Wrap side-effect-free validation in `#if UNITY_EDITOR`.

---

## PATTERN: [ExecuteAlways] Update Timing

WHEN: Using `[ExecuteAlways]` or `[ExecuteInEditMode]` for edit-mode behavior

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
[ExecuteAlways]
public class LookAtTarget : MonoBehaviour
{
    [SerializeField] Transform target;

    void Update()
    {
        // Expecting this to run every frame in edit mode
        transform.LookAt(target);
    }
}
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
[ExecuteAlways]
public class LookAtTarget : MonoBehaviour
{
    [SerializeField] Transform target;

    void Update()
    {
        // In Edit mode: Update only runs when the Scene view repaints
        // (camera moves, something changes, inspector edited)
        // NOT every frame like Play mode

        if (!target) return; // Safety: references may not exist in edit mode

        #if UNITY_EDITOR
        if (!Application.isPlaying)
        {
            // Edit-mode-specific logic
            transform.LookAt(target);
            return;
        }
        #endif

        // Play-mode logic (runs every frame as normal)
        transform.LookAt(target);
    }
}
```

GOTCHA: In Edit mode, `Update` only runs when the Scene view redraws (not per frame). `Time.deltaTime` is unreliable in Edit mode. `Application.isPlaying` distinguishes editor from play. `[ExecuteAlways]` (Unity 2018.3+) is preferred over `[ExecuteInEditMode]` -- the older attribute has issues with prefab editing in isolation. Components with `[ExecuteAlways]` must handle null references gracefully since the scene may be partially loaded in edit mode.

---

## PATTERN: [RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod] Timing

WHEN: Using static initialization that must run before or after scene load

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
// Assuming it runs before all Awake calls
[RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod]
static void Initialize()
{
    // Default timing is AfterSceneLoad -- Awake has ALREADY run!
    Debug.Log("This runs AFTER Awake, not before");
}
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
// Explicit timing control
[RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod(RuntimeInitializeLoadType.SubsystemRegistration)]
static void ResetStaticState()
{
    // Earliest: runs before domain reload completes
    // Use for clearing static fields (critical for Enter Play Mode options)
    _instances.Clear();
}

[RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod(RuntimeInitializeLoadType.BeforeSceneLoad)]
static void InitBeforeScene()
{
    // Runs before any Awake in the first scene
    // Use for system bootstrap (creating manager objects)
}

[RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod(RuntimeInitializeLoadType.AfterSceneLoad)]
static void InitAfterScene()
{
    // Runs after all Awake/OnEnable/Start in the first scene
    // Default if no parameter specified
}
```

GOTCHA: The full order is: `SubsystemRegistration` -> `AfterAssembliesLoaded` -> `BeforeSplashScreen` -> `BeforeSceneLoad` -> (scene loads, Awake/OnEnable fire) -> `AfterSceneLoad`. `SubsystemRegistration` is critical for clearing static state when using "Enter Play Mode Options" with domain reload disabled.

---

## PATTERN: Script Execution Order

WHEN: One script's initialization depends on another's

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
// Assuming scripts execute in a predictable order
public class GameManager : MonoBehaviour
{
    void Awake() { Instance = this; }
}

public class Player : MonoBehaviour
{
    void Awake()
    {
        GameManager.Instance.Register(this); // May be null if Player.Awake runs first!
    }
}
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
// Option 1: [DefaultExecutionOrder] attribute
[DefaultExecutionOrder(-100)] // Negative = runs earlier
public class GameManager : MonoBehaviour
{
    public static GameManager Instance;
    void Awake() { Instance = this; }
}

[DefaultExecutionOrder(0)] // Default
public class Player : MonoBehaviour
{
    void Start() // Use Start for cross-references, not Awake
    {
        GameManager.Instance.Register(this);
    }
}

// Option 2: Awake for self-init, Start for cross-references
// This is the intended pattern -- Awake before Start is guaranteed
```

GOTCHA: Without explicit ordering, the execution order of the same callback across different scripts is **non-deterministic** (may vary between builds, platforms, and domain reloads). The Awake-before-Start guarantee exists across ALL scripts, making the Awake=self-init / Start=cross-ref pattern reliable. `[DefaultExecutionOrder]` is per-class; Project Settings > Script Execution Order is per-class in the Editor.

---

## PATTERN: OnApplicationQuit vs OnDestroy

WHEN: Saving data or cleaning up when the application exits

WRONG (Claude default):
```csharp
void OnDestroy()
{
    SavePlayerData(); // May fail: other objects might already be destroyed
    // Order of OnDestroy across objects is NOT guaranteed
}
```

RIGHT:
```csharp
void OnApplicationQuit()
{
    // Fires BEFORE OnDisable/OnDestroy on all objects
    // All objects still exist and are accessible
    SavePlayerData();
}

void OnDisable()
{
    UnsubscribeFromEvents(); // Still safe during quit sequence
}

void OnDestroy()
{
    // Cleanup own resources only (don't access other

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Unity Lifecycle & Execution Order -- Correctness Patterns

PATTERN: Fake-Null Trap (?. and ?? on Destroyed Objects)

PATTERN: Destroy is Deferred

PATTERN: Disabled Component Still Gets Awake

PATTERN: OnEnable/OnDisable for Event Subscription

PATTERN: OnValidate is Editor-Only

PATTERN: [ExecuteAlways] Update Timing

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PATTERN: OnApplicationQuit vs OnDestroy

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Unity Lifecycle & Execution Order -- Correctness Patterns

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