ralph-wiggum

# Ralph Wiggum Continuous Iteration

## Critical Importance

**Proper use of Ralph Wiggum loops is critical for achieving automated development success.** Poorly configured loops waste tokens, run forever without progress, or break your codebase. Well-configured loops enable autonomous development, overnight progress, and frictionless iteration. The loop's power comes from disciplined setup: clear completion criteria, safety caps, and verification mechanisms. Rushing loop setup guarantees cost overruns and broken builds.