Asking Claude 'what do you need to know first?' beats writing detailed prompts
Firm-Builder-2001 · reddit · 2026-11-09
A Reddit user shares a simple but effective prompting technique: instead of packing every detail into your first prompt, add one line — "Before you start, ask me any questions you need answered to do this well."
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