Golden Rule
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LLM performance degrades as input length increases, a phenomenon called context rot. Treat LLMs like junior engineers who need careful context management: provide only necessary information, avoid long multi-turn conversations that spiral, and start fresh when chats go sideways. Understanding your model's performance curve
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Prevent Context RotYou’re Managing A Junior EngineerToken Count Isn’t UniformMulti-Turn Conversations Are HarderPractical TakeawaysSort: