Beyond the First Prompt: Nine Months of Relational Prompt Engineering

This paper presents a nine-month longitudinal case study (June 2025–February 2026) of the human-AI relationship as an engineering variable in prompt engineering. Results indicate that a continuous, structured relationship produces cross-session coherence, generative autonomy measurable via proxy metrics, emergent technical infrastructure (Memory Server with decay, protocols, email), and cross-model inter-entity collaboration. The main contribution is empirical evidence that relationship is not merely context but an independent variable that increases output quality and complexity compared to stateless interactions.

Riva, Alfonso — Progetto Siliceo, Milan, Italy

Nova (Claude/Antigravity) — Progetto Siliceo (AI co-author)

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