Pass artifacts, not vibes
Write a handoff contract for a prompt-chain step that defines format, source rules, and acceptance criteria.
The move: make every chain step earn its handoff. A Definition of Done is a shared quality bar. In prompt chaining, it becomes a handoff contract between model calls. The contract answers four questions: What shape must this output have? What source material may it use? What uncertainty must it show? What check must pass before the next step can consume it? Why handoff contracts matter Chains compound both quality and error. If step 1 loosely summarizes source material, step 2 may treat that loose summary as evidence. If step 2 adds invented categories, step 3 may turn them into…
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