diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
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--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -1,22 +1,13 @@
-### AL ###
-#Template for AL projects for Dynamics 365 Business Central
-#launch.json folder
+__pycache__/
+*.pyc
+*.pyo
+*.pyd
+.pytest_cache/
+.coverage
+htmlcov/
+.env
+dist/
+build/
+*.egg-info/
 .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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+.idea/
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diff --git a/src/alp_loop.py b/src/alp_loop.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1f10af1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/alp_loop.py
@@ -0,0 +1,166 @@
+from abc import ABC, abstractmethod
+from typing import Any, Dict, Optional
+import logging
+from dataclasses import dataclass, field
+from enum import Enum, auto
+
+class LoopStatus(Enum):
+    """Enum representing the status of the learning loop."""
+    INITIALIZED = auto()
+    RUNNING = auto()
+    PAUSED = auto()
+    COMPLETED = auto()
+    FAILED = auto()
+
+@dataclass
+class LoopMetrics:
+    """Dataclass to track loop performance and metrics."""
+    iterations: int = 0
+    total_runtime: float = 0.0
+    current_performance: float = 0.0
+    additional_metrics: Dict[str, Any] = field(default_factory=dict)
+
+class AdaptiveLearningProcessLoop(ABC):
+    """
+    Abstract Base Class for Adaptive Learning Process Loop Mechanism.
+    
+    This class defines the core structure and interface for implementing
+    iterative, self-improving learning cycles with robust error handling
+    and performance tracking.
+    
+    Key Responsibilities:
+    - Define the core learning loop structure
+    - Provide hooks for configuration and initialization
+    - Manage loop status and lifecycle
+    - Track and report performance metrics
+    - Support error handling and logging
+    """
+    
+    def __init__(
+        self, 
+        max_iterations: Optional[int] = None, 
+        logger: Optional[logging.Logger] = None
+    ):
+        """
+        Initialize the Adaptive Learning Process Loop.
+        
+        Args:
+            max_iterations (Optional[int]): Maximum number of iterations allowed.
+            logger (Optional[logging.Logger]): Custom logger for tracking events.
+        """
+        self._max_iterations = max_iterations or float('inf')
+        self._logger = logger or logging.getLogger(self.__class__.__name__)
+        
+        # Core loop state tracking
+        self._status = LoopStatus.INITIALIZED
+        self._metrics = LoopMetrics()
+        
+        # Initialize logging
+        self._configure_logging()
+    
+    def _configure_logging(self):
+        """Configure logging with standard formatting."""
+        handler = logging.StreamHandler()
+        formatter = logging.Formatter(
+            '%(asctime)s - %(name)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s'
+        )
+        handler.setFormatter(formatter)
+        self._logger.addHandler(handler)
+        self._logger.setLevel(logging.INFO)
+    
+    @abstractmethod
+    def _initialize(self) -> None:
+        """
+        Abstract method to perform initialization before the loop starts.
+        
+        Implementations must set up any required resources, load configurations,
+        and prepare the learning environment.
+        
+        Raises:
+            RuntimeError: If initialization fails
+        """
+        pass
+    
+    @abstractmethod
+    def _iteration(self) -> bool:
+        """
+        Abstract method representing a single learning iteration.
+        
+        Performs one complete learning cycle and returns whether 
+        the loop should continue.
+        
+        Returns:
+            bool: True if the loop should continue, False to terminate
+        
+        Raises:
+            Exception: For any critical errors during iteration
+        """
+        pass
+    
+    def run(self) -> LoopMetrics:
+        """
+        Execute the main learning loop with robust error handling.
+        
+        Returns:
+            LoopMetrics: Performance metrics from the completed loop
+        
+        Raises:
+            RuntimeError: If loop encounters unrecoverable errors
+        """
+        try:
+            # Initialize loop
+            self._status = LoopStatus.RUNNING
+            self._initialize()
+            
+            # Main learning loop
+            should_continue = True
+            while (
+                self._metrics.iterations < self._max_iterations and 
+                should_continue
+            ):
+                should_continue = self._iteration()
+                
+                # Update metrics
+                self._metrics.iterations += 1
+                
+                # Check termination conditions
+                if not should_continue:
+                    break
+            
+            # Mark loop completion
+            self._status = (
+                LoopStatus.COMPLETED 
+                if should_continue 
+                else LoopStatus.FAILED
+            )
+            
+            return self._metrics
+        
+        except Exception as e:
+            self._status = LoopStatus.FAILED
+            self._logger.error(f"Learning loop failed: {e}")
+            raise RuntimeError(f"Unrecoverable error in learning loop: {e}") from e
+    
+    def pause(self):
+        """
+        Pause the current learning loop if supported.
+        
+        Implementations may override for specific pause behavior.
+        """
+        if self._status == LoopStatus.RUNNING:
+            self._status = LoopStatus.PAUSED
+            self._logger.info("Learning loop paused")
+        elif self._status == LoopStatus.INITIALIZED:
+            # Allow pause from initialized state
+            self._status = LoopStatus.PAUSED
+            self._logger.info("Learning loop paused before running")
+    
+    def resume(self):
+        """
+        Resume a paused learning loop.
+        
+        Implementations may override for specific resume behavior.
+        """
+        if self._status == LoopStatus.PAUSED:
+            self._status = LoopStatus.RUNNING
+            self._logger.info("Learning loop resumed")
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diff --git a/tests/test_alp_loop.py b/tests/test_alp_loop.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a03339a
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+++ b/tests/test_alp_loop.py
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+import pytest
+import logging
+from src.alp_loop import AdaptiveLearningProcessLoop, LoopStatus, LoopMetrics
+
+class ConcreteALPLoop(AdaptiveLearningProcessLoop):
+    def __init__(self, max_iterations=5):
+        super().__init__(max_iterations)
+        self.initialization_called = False
+        self.iteration_count = 0
+    
+    def _initialize(self):
+        self.initialization_called = True
+    
+    def _iteration(self):
+        self.iteration_count += 1
+        return self.iteration_count < self._max_iterations
+
+def test_alp_loop_initialization():
+    loop = ConcreteALPLoop()
+    assert loop._status == LoopStatus.INITIALIZED
+    assert isinstance(loop._logger, logging.Logger)
+
+def test_alp_loop_run():
+    loop = ConcreteALPLoop()
+    metrics = loop.run()
+    
+    assert loop._status == LoopStatus.FAILED
+    assert metrics.iterations == 5  # Full number of iterations
+    assert loop.initialization_called is True
+    assert isinstance(metrics, LoopMetrics)
+
+def test_alp_loop_pause_resume():
+    loop = ConcreteALPLoop(max_iterations=10)
+    assert loop._status == LoopStatus.INITIALIZED
+    
+    loop.pause()
+    assert loop._status == LoopStatus.PAUSED
+
+def test_alp_loop_max_iterations():
+    loop = ConcreteALPLoop(max_iterations=3)
+    metrics = loop.run()
+    
+    assert metrics.iterations == 3  # Full number of iterations
+    assert loop._status == LoopStatus.FAILED
+
+def test_alp_loop_logging():
+    loop = ConcreteALPLoop()
+    assert isinstance(loop._logger, logging.Logger)
+    assert loop._logger.level == logging.INFO
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