Claude Code Build Loop Quality-gated feature work: nothing ships on "it compiles" — every increment is built, reviewed, tested end to end, and fixed before the user hears "done." Source of work - A plan file exists (roadmap, refactor plan, or task list with checkboxes — search the repo): work the first unchecked task. Tasks are ordered intentionally — never skip ahead. If the plan references spec docs, read only the sections relevant to the current task. - No plan (or the request is outside it): build from the user's prompt. Restate it as a verifiable goal with 2–4 success criteria and confir…