Fog of War: Prompt AI like a strategy game
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Every task starts like a real-time strategy match in the fog. Scout with read-only prompts (How), scout again (Double-check), then take one measured step (Do), and never restart the match, because a new session brings the fog back.
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Every prompt starts in the fog.
The AI doesn’t know your code. You don’t know the answer yet.
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Don’t send the army in blind.
“Build me X” as the first prompt is a charge into the fog.
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Send scouts.
Ask how. Change nothing.
The How prompt
How would we lower our Firebase bill? Look at our billing breakdown and our code before you answer. Don't change anything.
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Send more scouts.
Check the first report against the real code.
The Double-check prompt
Double-check each idea against the actual code and usage data. What did you assume that turned out not to be true? Drop those, and rank what is left by savings and risk.
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Clear the path, then take the treasure.
One change. Measured before and after.
The Do prompt
Do #2 only. Measure Firestore reads before and after on staging. Existing tests must pass. Show me the numbers before you commit.
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Don’t restart the match.
A new session puts the fog back. Stay in one session until the job is done.
Building
a
brand
on
Shopify,
or
anything
with
AI?
I'd
love
to
hear
what
you're
working
on.