Loop Budgets and Failure Handling
Production loops need budgets (max iterations, max cost, max time) and explicit failure paths: what happens when the Reviewer fails a result three times? Options: escalate to a human, fall back to a simpler method, or return a partial result flagged as unverified.
The prompt
Design the failure policy for this loop: [DESCRIBE LOOP]. Specify: max retries per step, what triggers human escalation, what a safe partial result looks like, and the exact message shown when the loop gives up.
What to replace
Swap these placeholders for your own details before running the prompt:
[DESCRIBE LOOP]your own value
Pro tip: Write the give-up message first. If you can't define what "failed gracefully" looks like, the loop isn't ready to run unattended.
How to use this prompt
- Copy the prompt using the button above.
- Replace [DESCRIBE LOOP] with your own details — the more specific you are, the better the output.
- Paste it into Any model and run it.
- If the answer feels generic, add constraints: audience, length, tone, and what to avoid. That single change fixes most weak output.
Learn the technique
Loop Budgets and Failure Handling
Module 3 — Advanced: Multi-Agent Patterns · Loop & Agentic Engineering
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