How to Get Better Output from AI Tools (Without...

Most engineers blame the AI when they get bad results. The real issue? The prompt. Here's what actually works: 1. Be specific upfront Vague prompts = vague answers. ❌ "Write a function to handle errors." ✅ "Write a Python FastAPI middleware that catches async errors and returns a structured JSON response with status code and message." 2. Use constraints Tell the AI what not to do. "No comments. No print statements. Use async/await with httpx, not requests." Constraints cut bloat before it's even