Prompt and Context Engineering

Prompt engineering techniques and context management in code.

1. 6.1Prompt Engineering in CodeTurning prompt engineering techniques into maintainable code: system prompts, templates that separate instructions from data, XML structure, few-shot examples and the request parameters that shape output.9 min
2. 6.2Structured Output and SchemasGetting guaranteed JSON from Claude with output_config.format and strict tools, validating it with Pydantic or Zod, and knowing which features cannot be combined.9 min
3. 6.3Managing Context Across TurnsHow the context window fills up in multi-turn and agentic applications, and the client-side and server-side techniques for keeping it within budget without losing what matters.9 min