Possible to automatically import, apply develop settings, then export?

Is it possible to completely automate the process of:
1. Import an image
2. Apply some develop settings to the image
3. Export the image
Without any user interaction?
(Gnarly workarounds are acceptable, as long as it's fully automated.)

Assuming SDK 3.0 or better, then yes.
- catalog:addPhotos
- photo:applyDevelopPreset
- create LrExportSession and do export.

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I have exported the same image with this option on and off and they are binary equal except creation date in the XMP.
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Now what the poster in the other thread said was:
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