How to handle "why did this work stop / why is this looping?" assignments. Forensics first on the named tree, surface the exact stop-point, frame the fix as a general product rule that respects three invariants (productive work continues, only real blockers stop work, no infinite loops), and deliver a plan — no code changes — gated by board/CTO approval before child issues are created. Use whenever the issue title or body asks for forensics on a stalled, looping, or "went too deep" tree.
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