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Placeholder output can break real workflows, especially when applied directly to files. If you see snippets like this, treat them as incomplete drafts:
// ... rest of code remains unchanged // ... implement remaining logic here
Why Truncation Happens
Large-file rewrites and broad prompts increase the chance of partial responses. This can happen from token limits, model behavior, or prompt ambiguity.
How to Reduce It
- Explicitly require complete output with no placeholders.
- Break large files into smaller components and request smaller edits.
- Use continuation prompts to finish missing sections, then manually verify before apply.
- Prefer diff-based edits over whole-file replacement where possible.
Prompt With Constraints
Spec-first prompts with hard output constraints reduce truncation and retry cycles. BrainGrid helps define those constraints up front.