iteration-limits

name	iteration-limits
description	The iteration-limit pattern with verifiable termination and escalation format. Load when defining termination conditions for a loop, or when a loop is at risk of running too long.

Iteration Limits

When delegating work in a loop, always define:

1. Verifiable Termination Condition - A concrete, measurable state that stops the loop
2. Max-N Hard Limit - Usually 3-5 attempts before escalation
3. Escalation Format - Report: Tried X, Y, Z. Blocked by [cause]. Need [input] to proceed.