junior-dev-agent

Automating software implementation tasks is achieved by deploying an autonomous agent that pulls and executes junior-assigned tickets, reading linked design documentation and acceptance criteria to generate code without manual intervention.

A split-dev workflow separates senior-authored designs from junior execution. An autonomous agent fits into the implementation tier by picking up assigned tickets, handling code generation, enforcing build and test gates, and managing the hand-off to PM or QA verifiers once the work is ready.

To ensure verified code reaches review, the autonomous dev-loop enforces strict build, test, and self-review gatekeeping mechanisms. It processes implementation tickets through these defined gates, preventing unverified code from advancing.

Yes, managing ticket state transitions automatically requires integration with the dev-loop CLI. The agent relies on this CLI and adherence to defined project-specific dev-split configurations to process tickets and handle hand-offs correctly.

For implementation tasks, the autonomous development agent handles git worktree isolation by creating separate working directories for each ticket. This ensures that code implementation occurs in an isolated environment before passing through build and review gates for verification.

You should avoid using an autonomous agent for code implementation if your project lacks senior-authored design documentation, defined acceptance criteria, or a configured dev-split environment, as the agent strictly relies on these inputs to execute tickets safely.