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A Debugging Protocol for When the AI Is Stuck

Two failures with the same error means stop retrying. A step-by-step reset that turns a retry loop into a diagnosis. Oct 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Write a Rules File Your Assistant Actually Follows

Stop repeating yourself every session. A short project rules file sets boundaries, verification habits and conventions once. Oct 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Test-First Prompting: Make the AI Prove It

Get a failing test before the fix and real output instead of “all tests pass.” A repeatable loop for AI bug fixes you can trust. Oct 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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Scope a Change Before You Prompt

A five-minute ritual that keeps an AI assistant inside the lines: one goal, a fence, a finish line, a plan, and a diff you can actually review. Oct 13, 2026 · 3 min read

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