3
Task
Breaking work into units that agents handle well.
4 patterns
3.1Intermediate
Vertical Slice
Break features into thin end-to-end slices rather than horizontal layers, giving the agent complete context for each piece.
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3.2Beginner
Checkpoint Loop
Work in small cycles of do-then-verify instead of one big request, catching drift early before it compounds.
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3.3Advanced
Scaffold First
Have the agent build types, interfaces, and structure before filling in implementation, establishing constraints that guide the rest.
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3.4Advanced
Parallel Fan-Out
Split independent subtasks across concurrent agent sessions to multiply throughput without multiplying errors.
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