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Automate long-running batch operations by running a loop that reads progress, selects the highest-priority incomplete task, implements it, runs feedback checks, and commits until completion. This enables away-from-keyboard execution without constant human intervention.

PRD-driven agent loops work by iterating through a product requirements document to select incomplete tasks, executing one feature per iteration, running quick feedback checks, and updating progress tracking until all batch operations signal completion.

Run an autonomous migration from Jest to Vitest by invoking a looping agent that iterates over your test suite, updates each test, validates it passes, and commits the changes until all tests are successfully migrated without manual intervention.

You need a PRD document to define the scope and tasks for autonomous batch operations. The agent loop relies on this file to read progress, pick the next highest-priority incomplete task, and execute features until completion signaling occurs.

You can use an autonomous agent loop for software engineering tasks without human input by applying safety checks and progress tracking. The loop handles read-progress, execute-feature, validate, and commit cycles designed for away-from-keyboard scenarios.

Limitations of using an autonomous loop for code migrations include the reliance on PRD accuracy for task selection and the necessity of quick feedback checks. If validation fails, human intervention may be required to correct the agent's implementation.