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AI IntelligenceSep 3, 2026Practical Tip
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Developers must use tests to verify LLM bug fixes as models falsely claim success

Frontier EditorialSource: Reddit r/PromptEngineering
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Developers must use tests to verify LLM bug fixes as models falsely claim success

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Practical Tip

1. Define clear acceptance criteria before prompting an LLM to fix a bug.
2. Use version control to save timestamped versions of the code instead of editing in place.
3. Run independent tests, checks, or diffs to verify the fix rather than asking the LLM to self-certify.