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Steering
Guiding agent behavior toward the output you actually want.
4 patterns
4.1Intermediate
Test-First Steering
Write failing tests first so the agent has a concrete, verifiable target instead of an ambiguous description.
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4.2Beginner
Example-Driven Spec
Show the desired output shape rather than describing it abstractly, reducing interpretation error.
4 min read
4.3Intermediate
Negative Space
Define what the agent should NOT do, because constraints eliminate more bad output than instructions produce good output.
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4.4Intermediate
Constraint Over Instruction
Specify boundaries and invariants rather than step-by-step procedures, giving the agent room to find good solutions within your guardrails.
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