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Iterative development loops with pacing control are managed in Codex by executing discrete control operations like start, done, status, resume, stop, list, cancel, and archive. This approach ensures verifiable progress across multiple iterations.

Verifiable progress tracking records and confirms each discrete step within long-running iterations. It ensures that loop progress is accurately captured during pacing checkpoints before proceeding to the next development phase.

Starting an iterative development loop requires executing the 'ralph_start project_name' command. You can resume paused loops using the resume operation to continue tracking discrete steps from the last verifiable progress checkpoint.

Codex CLI with plugin loading and workspace hook support is required for iterative loop management. These dependencies allow the system to handle pacing control and execute discrete step operations within the development environment.

Pacing control for iterative development loops should be used when planning complex projects requiring multiple iterations. It adjusts loop timing and establishes reflection checkpoints to ensure tasks are completed with verifiable progress.