> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.stackai.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.stackai.com/getting-started/best-practices.md).

# Best Practices

Use this section to improve workflow quality after you know the basics.

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Best practices matter most after your first working workflow.
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### What this section covers

* Build stronger agents with clearer workflow design.
* Speed up iteration with better AskAI and Auto Agents usage.
* Solve common workflow issues with proven implementation patterns.

### Start with the core guides

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Guide</th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref">Page</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>AI Agents Best Practices</strong><br>Learn how to use AskAI and Auto Agents effectively, structure prompts, and review generated workflows.</td><td><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/DJyZAoxRoilKfufkQm2X">/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/DJyZAoxRoilKfufkQm2X</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>StackAI Hacks</strong><br>Use practical patterns for orchestration, troubleshooting, fallbacks, large files, and analytics.</td><td><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/QosKgHVmDz5O08hEXp0Y">/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/QosKgHVmDz5O08hEXp0Y</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Recommended order

1. Build a first version in [Workflow Builder](/getting-started/start-here/get-started-with-workflow-builder.md).
2. Apply [AI Agents Best Practices](/getting-started/best-practices/ai-agents-best-practices.md) to improve structure and iteration speed.
3. Use [StackAI Hacks](/guides-and-tips/stackai-hacks.md) when you need deeper patterns or troubleshooting help.

### Before you go deeper

If you are still learning the basics, start here first:

* Use [Start Here](/getting-started/start-here.md) for the fastest onboarding path.
* Use [Core AI Concepts](/getting-started/core-ai-concepts.md) to strengthen prompting and retrieval fundamentals.
* Use [Tutorials & Examples](/getting-started/tutorials-and-examples.md) to practice with real workflows.


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