Best Practices for Writing AI Agent Instructions
brandon_galang · x · 2026-07-11
The author shares insights on writing AI Agent instructions, arguing that a good instruction shouldn't be a vague "do better" but rather like a "seatbelt":
- Compact: Lightweight enough to be easily applied in actual tasks.
- Precise: Targeted to effectively prevent the most common mistakes (car crashes).
- Seamless: Routine enough that you often forget it's there until a critical moment.
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