1. Chain-of-Thought Steering
In 2026, we no longer just say "think step by step." We use Structured Latent Thought. By defining the internal monologue of the AI, you can bypass reasoning shortcuts.
<reasoning_protocol>
1. Analyze system constraints
2. Check for security edge cases
3. Optimize for token efficiency
</reasoning_protocol>
Execute the following: [Task]
2. The "Subagent Spawn" Pattern
When tasks are complex, don't ask for the solution. Ask the AI to define the roles required to solve it, then prompt for each role individually.
- Persona defined: "You are a lead security auditor."
- Mission: "Break this code into 5 independent audit modules."
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