TPS 102: Structural Implementation

The Blueprint: Moving from simple instructions to micro-task orchestration.

Modules

Your First Structured Blueprint

Tier 2 is your starting point for actively building structure. Instead of just asking a question, you provide a blueprint that outlines exactly what you need and how it should be delivered.

1. Task Definition

State the core purpose directly. This is the "what" of the interaction.

Example: "As a botanist, explain photosynthesis."

2. Desired Output / Format

Specifying the shape helps the AI organize its reasoning effectively.

Example: "Four lines with an AABB rhyme scheme."

Expert Insight: The Blueprint Shift

Explicitly defining Task and Output forces clarity in your own intent. This reduces ambiguity for the model, transforming a generic "question" into a defined "micro-task."

Precision Control: RD & CD

Layering Role Definition (RD) and Constraint Definition (CD) creates focused lens for the AI to view the task through.

TIER 2 IMPLEMENTATION EXAMPLE

Task: Promote a local bakery.

Role (RD): Cheerful baker specializing in fresh, organic ingredients.

Constraints (CD):
- Under 15 words.
- Must mention "stone-ground flour".

Desired Output: A single, catchy promotional phrase.

RD influences the tone/jargon; CD introduced the precision boundaries.

Guiding the Internal Workflow

The most advanced part of Tier 2 is Process Steps. While Desired Output describes the result, Process Steps describe the journey — the mental recipe the AI follows.

01

Identify & Analyze

Instruct the AI to examine source material before synthesis.
02

Select & Filter

Apply criteria (e.g., "Find the 3 most important arguments").
03

Synthesize & Construct

Final assembly of the output based on step 1 and 2 filtering.

"Process Steps make the required workflow explicit, preventing the LLM from taking shortcuts or hallucinating connections between disjointed data points."

Mastery & Looking Ahead

You now understand how to tell the AI what to do (Task), what rules to follow (CD), and what internal steps to take (Process Steps).

Beyond the Blueprint (Tier 3)

When you encounter ambiguous problems where you don't yet have a blueprint, you shift to **Tier 3: The Brainstorming Session**. This requires Checkpoint Definitions (CP) — structured pauses to review cumulative context and realign the AI before the context window becomes unmanageable.

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