ralph-loop-light

To fix small pytest failures with a test-first workflow, you need a constrained loop that starts with a failing test, applies the code change, and verifies the result with a passing test.

A test-first fix loop for minor bugs is a lightweight workflow that enforces writing a failing test before applying a small code repair, then validating the fix with ruff and pytest.

Yes, you can use a quick fix loop for UI regressions, configuration tweaks, and dependency updates, provided the change scope remains very small and lightweight.

The best way to validate a quick code fix with ruff and pytest is to enforce a short cycle that requires a clean git state and a failing test before the fix, then a passing test after.

You should avoid using a test-first quick fix workflow when the change scope grows beyond a very small size or fails repeatedly, stopping the quick path so larger work uses a fuller process.

Yes, the test-first fix loop stops after a three-iteration limit to prevent endless cycles, ensuring bug repair stays constrained and moves to a fuller process if it fails repeatedly.