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To automate iterative feature development, describe your desired feature to trigger automatic test generation and iterative build cycles that converge on a passing build. The agent generates test criteria, tracks results, and drives iterations until all functional tests pass.

An iterative build agent automates feature development by generating test criteria and running iterations until functional tests pass. It manages test cycles by tracking progress in a .agent/tests.json artifact and using hook scripts for status updates during the build process.

Yes, running automated iterative builds requires a .agent/tests.json file for tracking test iterations and a SKILL.md frontmatter containing a name and description. Optional hook scripts can also be used to manage status updates and progress reporting during development.

Yes, an automated build agent applies directly to project workflows with deterministic tests. It generates test criteria, drives iterative development cycles, and updates the .agent/tests.json tracking system until all functional tests pass.

The best way to reduce debugging cycles is automating iterative feature development with a build agent that generates tests and drives iterations until passing. This phase-driven workflow gathers requirements, develops iteratively, and verifies results automatically to accelerate delivery.