diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
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@@ -1,22 +1,13 @@
-### AL ###
-#Template for AL projects for Dynamics 365 Business Central
-#launch.json folder
-.vscode/
-#Cache folder
-.alcache/
-#Symbols folder
-.alpackages/
-#Snapshots folder
-.snapshots/
-#Testing Output folder
-.output/
-#Extension App-file
-*.app
-#Rapid Application Development File
-rad.json
-#Translation Base-file
-*.g.xlf
-#License-file
-*.flf
-#Test results file
-TestResults.xml
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+__pycache__/
+*.py[cod]
+*.log
+.env
+.venv/
+venv/
+env/
+dist/
+build/
+*.egg-info/
+.pytest_cache/
+.coverage
+htmlcov/
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diff --git a/src/alp/core_loop.py b/src/alp/core_loop.py
new file mode 100644
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+++ b/src/alp/core_loop.py
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+from typing import Any, Callable, Dict, Optional
+import logging
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+from enum import Enum, auto
+from time import time
+
+class LoopStatus(Enum):
+    """Represents the status of the learning loop."""
+    INITIALIZED = auto()
+    RUNNING = auto()
+    COMPLETED = auto()
+    FAILED = auto()
+    TERMINATED = auto()
+
+@dataclass
+class PerformanceMetrics:
+    """Track performance metrics for the learning loop."""
+    total_iterations: int = 0
+    total_runtime: float = 0.0
+    average_iteration_time: float = 0.0
+    errors_encountered: int = 0
+
+class AdaptiveLearningLoopException(Exception):
+    """Base exception for Adaptive Learning Loop errors."""
+    pass
+
+class LoopExecutionError(AdaptiveLearningLoopException):
+    """Raised when a critical error occurs during loop execution."""
+    pass
+
+class CoreLoopExecutor:
+    """
+    Core execution strategy for Adaptive Learning Process (ALP) learning cycles.
+    
+    Manages iteration flow control, performance tracking, and error handling.
+    """
+    
+    def __init__(
+        self, 
+        iteration_function: Callable[[Dict[str, Any]], Dict[str, Any]], 
+        config: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None,
+        max_iterations: Optional[int] = None,
+        max_runtime: Optional[float] = None
+    ):
+        """
+        Initialize the core loop executor.
+        
+        Args:
+            iteration_function: Callable that performs a single learning iteration
+            config: Configuration dictionary for the learning process
+            max_iterations: Maximum number of iterations to run
+            max_runtime: Maximum runtime in seconds
+        """
+        self.iteration_function = iteration_function
+        self.config = config or {}
+        self.max_iterations = max_iterations or float('inf')
+        self.max_runtime = max_runtime or float('inf')
+        
+        self.status = LoopStatus.INITIALIZED
+        self.metrics = PerformanceMetrics()
+        self.current_context: Dict[str, Any] = {}
+        
+        self.logger = logging.getLogger(self.__class__.__name__)
+        self.logger.setLevel(logging.INFO)
+    
+    def _validate_config(self) -> None:
+        """
+        Validate the configuration parameters.
+        
+        Raises:
+            LoopExecutionError: If configuration is invalid
+        """
+        if not callable(self.iteration_function):
+            raise LoopExecutionError("Invalid iteration function")
+    
+    def execute(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """
+        Execute the learning loop with comprehensive tracking and error handling.
+        
+        Returns:
+            Final context/result of the learning process
+        
+        Raises:
+            LoopExecutionError: If a critical error occurs during execution
+        """
+        try:
+            self._validate_config()
+            
+            start_time = time()
+            self.status = LoopStatus.RUNNING
+            
+            while (
+                self.metrics.total_iterations < self.max_iterations and 
+                time() - start_time < self.max_runtime
+            ):
+                iteration_start = time()
+                
+                try:
+                    # Perform a single learning iteration
+                    self.current_context = self.iteration_function(self.current_context)
+                    
+                    # Update performance metrics
+                    iteration_time = time() - iteration_start
+                    self.metrics.total_iterations += 1
+                    self.metrics.total_runtime += iteration_time
+                    self.metrics.average_iteration_time = (
+                        self.metrics.total_runtime / self.metrics.total_iterations
+                    )
+                    
+                    # Optional: Add termination condition check
+                    if self._should_terminate():
+                        break
+                
+                except Exception as e:
+                    self.metrics.errors_encountered += 1
+                    self.logger.error(f"Iteration error: {e}")
+                    
+                    # Optionally handle or re-raise based on error strategy
+                    if self.metrics.errors_encountered > 10:
+                        raise LoopExecutionError("Too many errors") from e
+            
+            # Determine final status
+            self.status = (
+                LoopStatus.COMPLETED 
+                if self.metrics.total_iterations > 0 
+                else LoopStatus.TERMINATED
+            )
+            
+            return self.current_context
+        
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.status = LoopStatus.FAILED
+            self.logger.critical(f"Loop execution failed: {e}")
+            raise LoopExecutionError(f"Learning loop execution failed: {e}") from e
+        
+        finally:
+            self._log_metrics()
+    
+    def _should_terminate(self) -> bool:
+        """
+        Optional method to implement custom termination conditions.
+        
+        Returns:
+            bool: Whether the loop should terminate
+        """
+        # Override this method in subclasses to add custom termination logic
+        return False
+    
+    def _log_metrics(self) -> None:
+        """Log performance metrics after loop execution."""
+        self.logger.info(f"Loop Metrics: {self.metrics}")
+        return {
+            "total_iterations": self.metrics.total_iterations,
+            "total_runtime": self.metrics.total_runtime,
+            "average_iteration_time": self.metrics.average_iteration_time,
+            "errors_encountered": self.metrics.errors_encountered
+        }
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diff --git a/tests/test_core_loop.py b/tests/test_core_loop.py
new file mode 100644
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+++ b/tests/test_core_loop.py
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+import pytest
+from typing import Dict, Any
+from src.alp.core_loop import CoreLoopExecutor, LoopStatus, LoopExecutionError
+
+def simple_iteration_function(context: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+    """A simple mock iteration function for testing."""
+    current_count = context.get('count', 0)
+    context['count'] = current_count + 1
+    return context
+
+def test_core_loop_basic_execution():
+    """Test basic execution of the core loop."""
+    executor = CoreLoopExecutor(
+        iteration_function=simple_iteration_function, 
+        max_iterations=5
+    )
+    
+    result = executor.execute()
+    
+    assert result['count'] == 5
+    assert executor.status == LoopStatus.COMPLETED
+    assert executor.metrics.total_iterations == 5
+
+def test_core_loop_max_iterations():
+    """Test that the loop respects max iterations."""
+    executor = CoreLoopExecutor(
+        iteration_function=simple_iteration_function, 
+        max_iterations=3
+    )
+    
+    result = executor.execute()
+    
+    assert result['count'] == 3
+    assert executor.metrics.total_iterations == 3
+
+def test_core_loop_error_handling():
+    """Test error handling in the core loop."""
+    def error_function(context: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """A function that raises an error after 2 iterations."""
+        current_count = context.get('count', 0)
+        if current_count >= 2:
+            raise ValueError("Simulated error")
+        context['count'] = current_count + 1
+        return context
+    
+    with pytest.raises(LoopExecutionError):
+        executor = CoreLoopExecutor(
+            iteration_function=error_function, 
+            max_iterations=5
+        )
+        executor.execute()
+
+def test_core_loop_performance_metrics():
+    """Test performance metrics tracking."""
+    executor = CoreLoopExecutor(
+        iteration_function=simple_iteration_function, 
+        max_iterations=5
+    )
+    
+    executor.execute()
+    
+    assert executor.metrics.total_iterations == 5
+    assert executor.metrics.total_runtime > 0
+    assert executor.metrics.average_iteration_time > 0
+    assert executor.metrics.errors_encountered == 0
+
+def test_core_loop_with_initial_context():
+    """Test loop execution with an initial context."""
+    def context_tracking_function(context: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Track context through iterations."""
+        context['iterations'] = context.get('iterations', []) + [1]
+        return context
+    
+    executor = CoreLoopExecutor(
+        iteration_function=context_tracking_function, 
+        max_iterations=3
+    )
+    
+    result = executor.execute()
+    
+    assert len(result['iterations']) == 3
+    assert result['iterations'] == [1, 1, 1]
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