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Conditional Chaining
Implements dynamic branching logic where prompt execution paths are determined by intermediate outputs, enabling adaptive workflows that respond intelligently to varying inputs and contexts - essential for personalization and decision trees
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- What
- Routes execution through different prompts based on intermediate outputs, with each branch tailored to specific conditions or classifications.
- When to use
- Workflows need different handling paths depending on input type, complexity level, or prior results from earlier steps.
- Watch out
- Condition logic errors or missing edge cases cause requests to fall through wrong branches, producing mismatched or irrelevant responses.
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Conditional Chaining: Overview
Implements dynamic branching logic where prompt execution paths are determined by intermediate outputs, enabling adaptive workflows that respond intelligently to varying inputs and contexts - essential for personalization and decision trees
- Dynamic path selection
- Condition evaluation logic
- Branching and merging strategies
- Context-aware routing
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