Triage a CI boolean parsing failure with a human runner and coding agent
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A small JavaScript parsing issue in a CI environment was resolved without requiring a broad CI rewrite. The problem occurred because the Boolean() function interpreted presence, not allowed values, causing the test to fail in certain scenarios. The solution involved a simple parser fix that enforced explicit boolean values (true or false) and threw an error for any invalid input.
The human runner executed the commands and verified the output, while the coding agent made the necessary changes to the parser. The acceptance process required a review and rerun of all tests to ensure the fix was correct and did not weaken any existing assertions.
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