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Move AI guardrails from prompts to code

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

Text-based rules like 'do not write outside src/' fail because they compete with task context. A path gate that resolves and checks paths before tool calls enforces safety. This turns soft instructions into binary checks, preventing violations even when the model understands the rule.

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The article correctly argues that executable guardrails beat prompt wording, but teams must balance enforcement with flexibility to avoid over-blocking legitimate actions.
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