skill-iterative-loop

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7# Iterative Loop Execution
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9## Overview
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11Systematic iterative execution with clear goals, exit conditions, and progress tracking.
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13**Core principle:** Define goal → Set max iterations → Execute → Evaluate → Loop or complete.
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16## When to Use
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18**Use this skill when user wants to:**
19- Execute a task multiple times with refinements
20- Loop until a condition is met
21- Iteratively improve something (code, tests, performance)
22- Retry operations with modifications
23- Progressive enhancement in rounds
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25**Do NOT use for:**
26- Single execution ("run tests once")
27- Manual step-by-step work
28- Infinite loops without bounds
29- Simple retry logic (use skill-debug)
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31 
32## The Process
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34### Phase 1: Loop Setup
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36#### Step 1: Understand the Intent
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38```markdown
39**Loop Intent:**
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41Goal: [what should be achieved]
42Success criteria: [how do we know we're done]
43Max iterations: [safety limit]
44Per-iteration tasks: [what to do each loop]
45```
46 
47#### Step 2: Clarify Parameters
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49Use AskUserQuestion if unclear:
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51- **Max iterations:** How many times maximum?
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