2
Context
Managing what the agent knows — and doesn't know.
4 patterns
2.1Intermediate
Context Priming
Front-load the most relevant files and decisions before making a request, so the agent starts from understanding rather than guessing.
4 min read
2.2Intermediate
Scope Fence
Explicitly constrain the agent's working area to prevent drift into unrelated code, keeping changes focused and reviewable.
4 min read
2.3Intermediate
Progressive Disclosure
Reveal project complexity incrementally instead of dumping everything at once, avoiding context overload.
5 min read
2.4Beginner
Anchor Point
Reference specific files, functions, and line numbers to ground the agent in concrete code rather than abstract descriptions.
4 min read