Techniques
The Verification Prompt Pattern: Build Self-Checking Into Every LLM Call
One extra prompt turn that catches hallucinations before they ship
Brian Gagne
TechniquesStructured Output Prompting: Force Any LLM to Return Valid JSON Every Time
The schema-first prompting pattern that eliminates parsing failures
Brian Gagne
TechniquesContext Engineering Beats Prompt Engineering: How to Design Token Budgets That Actually Work
Stop optimizing words. Start optimizing what the model sees
Brian Gagne
TechniquesRoleplay Reversal Prompting: Making the Model You
Roleplay reversal makes the AI the user. You become the machine. It’s one of the best ways to train, test, or simulate real-world usage, especially when you're prototyping LLM interfaces.
Brian Gagne