Guides
These guides cover the philosophy, principles, and best practices of context engineering. They’ll help you understand not just what to do, but why and how to do it well.What You’ll Learn
Core Principles
The foundational concepts that make context engineering work
Best Practices
Proven approaches for scaling your context engineering work
Common Pitfalls
Mistakes to avoid and how to recover from them
Who These Guides Are For
These guides are designed for:- New team members learning context engineering for the first time
- Experienced practitioners looking to refine their approach
- Team leads establishing standards for their teams
- Anyone wanting to understand the “why” behind the process
How to Use These Guides
If You’re New
Start with Core Principles to understand the philosophy. Then read Best Practices as you begin your first project.If You’re Experienced
Skim Common Pitfalls to see if you recognize any patterns in your current work. Use Best Practices as a checklist for your process.For Team Training
Use these guides as training materials. The principles and practices apply across any domain or use case.Key Takeaways
The most important concepts from these guides:- Knowledge ≠ Step Guides: Raw materials are inputs; Step Guides are outputs
- Structure enables scale: Good hierarchy makes everything easier
- One guide per scenario: The 1:1 relationship keeps things clear
- Completeness over perfection: Get everything in, then refine
- Iterate continuously: Context engineering is ongoing, not one-time