Learn the Language of AI
Simple words and cycles to make AI useful, not mystical. No jargon, just tools that actually work.
Start with the GlossaryCore Vocabulary
Six essential concepts that transform how you communicate with AI. Each one gives you more control and clearer results.
Deconstruct
Break down complex logic or code into its fundamental components. Instead of asking AI to 'figure it out,' explicitly outline each step and requirement.
Lifecycle
Design the complete flow from initialization to cleanup. Specify startup, operation, and shutdown phases explicitly.
Hallucination Audit
Verify that each function works as claimed. Force the AI to check its own work and identify logical inconsistencies.
Agentic Coding Cycle
A three-phase approach: Plan (lay out the approach), Execute (implement fully), Audit (verify correctness). Transforms AI from guessing machine to systematic problem solver.
Recall
The ability to retrieve and reference previously established context, patterns, or solutions. Use recall to maintain consistency across interactions.
Refactor vs Scaffold
Refactor improves existing code structure without changing behavior. Scaffold creates new structure from scratch. Know when to use each approach.
Cheat Sheet
See how small word changes reshape output. Compare vague requests with precise prompts.
“Figure out why this code isn't working.”“Deconstruct this function line by line to identify the failure point.”“Make a function that connects to the database.”“Design the complete lifecycle for database connections: startup, connection pooling, query execution, and graceful shutdown.”“Is this code correct?”“Conduct a hallucination audit on this implementation: verify each function works as claimed and identify any logical inconsistencies.”The Agentic Coding Cycle
A three-phase approach that transforms AI from guessing machine to systematic problem solver.
Plan
Lay out the approach and requirements
Execute
Implement fully per standards and best practices
Audit
Verify correctness and catch errors
This cycle transforms AI from a guessing machine to a systematic problem solver.
Step 1: Plan
“Lay out a plan to refactor this authentication system”
Step 2: Execute
“Execute the plan in full per TypeScript best practices and codebase standards”
Step 3: Audit
“Conduct a hallucination audit on the refactored code”
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