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Steering
Guiding agent behavior toward the output you actually want.
4 patterns
4.1
Test-First Steering
Write failing tests first so the agent has a concrete, verifiable target instead of an ambiguous description.
Intermediate4 min read
4.2
Example-Driven Spec
Show the desired output shape rather than describing it abstractly, reducing interpretation error.
Beginner4 min read
4.3
Negative Space
Define what the agent should NOT do, because constraints eliminate more bad output than instructions produce good output.
Intermediate4 min read
4.4
Constraint Over Instruction
Specify boundaries and invariants rather than step-by-step procedures, giving the agent room to find good solutions within your guardrails.
Intermediate5 min read