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Chapter 345

Advanced Debugging Techniques

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The Layer Method

When a prompt fails completely, rebuild it layer by layer:

1. Core layer: Basic request only 2. Context layer: Add background 3. Constraint layer: Add requirements 4. Format layer: Add structure 5. Polish layer: Add style/tone

Test after each layer to identify where issues arise.

The A/B Testing Approach

Create two versions changing only one element: - Version A: Original prompt - Version B: Modified single element

Compare results to isolate what improves output.

The Reverse Engineering Method

When you get a great output by accident: 1. Save the exact prompt 2. Identify what made it work 3. Extract the successful elements 4. Build a template from it 5. Test with different content