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46.2 Prompt checklist (inputs, outputs, edge cases, failure paths)

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Inputs

  • [ ] Are variables clearly delimited? (e.g. `Here is the document: ...`)
  • [ ] Is user input sanitized?
  • [ ] Is context truncated to fit the window?

Outputs

  • [ ] Is the format strict (JSON/XML)?
  • [ ] Is there an "I don't know" option?
  • [ ] Is the tone defined?

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