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Write Better Prompts for Agent Workflows
How to give agents enough context to move quickly while keeping decisions easy to review.
State the outcome
Describe the artifact that should exist at the end, who it is for, and what good looks like. Avoid turning the prompt into a list of implementation guesses.
Name the constraints
Include the existing patterns, files, accessibility requirements, and boundaries the agent must preserve. Constraints reduce rework when they are concrete.
Ask for evidence
Request a preview, test result, or concise change summary. Evidence keeps the workflow grounded in what actually changed.