Review the Diff, Not the Summary
“I made a few small improvements” can mean 14,382 changed files. Read what changed, not what it says changed.
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Lead With the Error, Not the Hunch
“This function keeps crashing” isn’t a bug report. The exact error message is.
Make It Reproduce the Bug First
A fix for a bug nobody reproduced is a guess. Ask for the failing case before the patch.
When the AI Blames the Computer
“Have you considered that the computer might be wrong?” Sometimes it’s the environment. Usually it isn’t. Here’s how to tell.
Ask for Disagreement on Purpose
If your assistant always says you’re absolutely right, you’re not getting a second opinion. You’re getting an echo.
Make It Argue Both Sides
Before you commit to a design, have the assistant make the best case for the option you didn’t pick.
Spot the Yes-Bot
Three quick tests that tell you whether your assistant is reasoning or just agreeing with you.