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How can a developer avoid common mistakes when working with an AI system?

A developer must follow established processes and limits. Deviating from proven methods or exceeding system limits causes errors. It also wastes time and resources.

By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record

The rule

A developer must follow established processes and limits.

Deviating from proven methods or exceeding system limits causes errors. It also wastes time and resources.

A developer should not create new ways to do things. The existing process works well. Copy the process exactly. A developer must not send too many data slots. The maximum number is 42. A special script checks this limit. A developer should keep different steps separate. For example, do not combine 'bake' and 'match' steps. If 'bake' fails, the developer will not lose the results from the AI model. A developer must use the correct method to read data files. For JSON files, use 'open' and 'json.load'. Do not use 'read_text()'. When a task fails, a developer must stop. The developer needs to explain the problem. Do not try again without telling anyone. Silent retries waste a lot of time.

A developer tries a new way to process data. The new method causes an error. The developer spends an hour fixing the problem. Following the original process would have prevented the error.

Words you'll need

Resolved from this lesson's own record — real definitions, not invented for this page.

AI Ethics

The study of right and wrong in AI use

Responsible AI

AI that is ethical and accountable

AI Safety

Protecting people and systems from harms caused by AI

Model Governance

Rules for managing AI models responsibly

Questions people ask

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What files should an AI model read at the start of every session?

An AI model must always read a specific set of files. These files include 'mistakes_and_lessons.md'.

How should a developer manage file paths and other critical rules when working with an AI model?

When a developer creates or changes a file, the developer must state its full path. The developer must list all full file paths at the end of the conversation.

What files should an AI model always read at the start of a work session?

An AI model must read `mistakes_and_lessons.md` first. This file contains rules learned from past problems.

How can an AI model generate a large glossary with different content types and languages?

An AI model can generate a large glossary by using a multi-pass data pipeline. Each pass focuses on different content.