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Module 04 · Practice

Context engineering for everyday work

Most quality wins come from better context, not better prompts. This module teaches the data, structure, and limits that should accompany any production-ish AI workflow.

What you will learn

  • Decide which inputs should and should not be sent to a model.
  • Build a context block for a recurring workflow.
  • Recognize four common context failures.
How you’ll learn this module

Built around evidence-informed learning methods. Designed to support retrieval practice, feedback, and spaced review.

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Topics covered

Context typesExamples, glossary, history, policy.
BoundariesPublic, vendor-hosted, internal.
FreshnessStale context is worse than no context.
CompressionSummarizing inputs without losing intent.

Suggested learning sequence

01
Read

Context types and failure modes. ~10 min.

02
Audit

Pick a workflow; list what AI currently sees. ~15 min.

03
Rebuild

Design a cleaner context block. ~15 min.

Practical exercises

  • For one recurring task, write the smallest sufficient context block.
  • Identify one piece of context that should never leave your environment.
Practice with the AI Tutor

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