Guiding and Unsticking AI
Recognize when AI is heading in the wrong direction and learn techniques to redirect effectively. Develop strategies for breaking through when AI gets stuck or produces unhelpful responses.
8 lessons
Recognizing When AI Is Stuck
Learn to identify the signs that AI is struggling so you can intervene before wasting time on unproductive paths.
Entering Plan Mode
When AI keeps producing broken code, step back from implementation and re-establish shared understanding through planning.
Breaking the Problem Differently
When AI struggles with your problem, try reframing it — different decompositions often unlock solutions.
Providing Examples and Analogies
When descriptions fail, show AI what you mean through concrete examples and familiar analogies.
Guiding AI Step by Step
For complex problems, guide AI through one step at a time, verifying each piece before moving forward.
Redirecting AI in a Different Direction
When AI heads confidently in the wrong direction, learn to redirect clearly and establish a new path.
Knowing When AI Can't Help
Recognize the types of problems where AI struggles so you can solve them yourself and use AI where it excels.
Recovery Strategies
Build a toolkit of recovery strategies for different stuck situations so you can get back on track quickly.