Inside the case

Matt Palmer@mattyp
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Give your coding agent a clearer brief.

The guide describes gathering context first, then handing a focused prompt to a coding agent.

Source summaryNot independently tested
Scattered context
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Personal agent
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Coding brief

Why it caught our eye

A concise brief makes it easier to review scope before implementation begins.

Before you try it

Decide what a successful result looks like before asking for changes.

A starting point for your personal agent

Our suggested approach, not a report of a completed test.

  1. Gather the relevant issue and documents.
  2. Ask for a brief with scope and acceptance criteria.
  3. Review it, then pass it to your coding agent.

Try asking your agent

Turn this context into an implementation brief: problem, intended behavior, constraints, and acceptance criteria. Ask about material gaps.

Keep the source close

Summary of the official guide; not independently tested.

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