The Problem is Prompt Debt

· Drew Breunig · June 23, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
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Summary
The post discusses the concept of 'prompt debt' in software development, highlighting how an initial easy-to-understand prompt can lead to complications and slow progress in application behavior over time.
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