How to Use Large Language Models Effectively: Start Fresh on Every Mistake

A guide published on DEV Community offers a simple framework for working with large language models (LLMs). The core advice treats an LLM like a straight line: you prompt it, and it responds in a direct, linear path. When the model produces an incorrect or unwanted output, the recommended rule is to stop immediately rather than attempting to correct, argue with, or re-prompt the same session. Users are advised to discard the current conversation window and open a fresh context, restarting from the necessary point. The author emphasizes keeping the approach simple, avoiding over-complication when interacting with AI models.