Prompting Models to Estimate Code Budgets Before Editing
robleclerc · x · 2026-07-15
A post offers a practical tip for using sol xhigh: it tends to write overly engineered patches.
A better approach is to have it estimate the required LOC (lines of code) during the planning phase, and then instruct it to complete the modifications within that budget. This helps reduce excessive refactoring and unnecessary complexity.
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