Tips for working with AI

Some things worth considering. Not rules, just guidelines.

Be specific

The more detail you give, the better the result.

Have a conversation

Discuss, push back, iterate. The first result is a starting point.

Ask AI to plan first

For bigger tasks, let it show a plan before it starts building.

Close the loop

Let AI check its own work. View the result, test it, iterate.

1 task, 1 context window

Start fresh for each task. Open a new chat or clear the current one.

Not just code

Pitch decks, market research, business plans. Same principles.

Let AI help write your prompt

Describe your idea roughly. Ask AI to turn it into a detailed prompt.

Talk instead of type

Handy (free, offline) or Wispr Flow. Press a shortcut, speak, text appears.

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