Parallel Hints
# Parallel Execution Patterns
Guidance for maximizing agent concurrency in multi-step workflows.
## Research Foundation
**REF-001**: Bandara et al. (2024) BP-9 - KISS principle with composable agents
**REF-002**: Roig (2025) - Distributing load prevents Archetype 4 (Fragile Execution Under Load)
## Core Principle
> **Think parallel first.** Before executing any multi-step workflow, identify which subtasks can run concurrently.
## Parallel Execution Rules
### Rule 1: Single Message, Multiple Tasks
Launch independent agents in ONE message with multiple Task calls.
**CORRECT**:when to use it
Community prompt sourced from the open-source GitHub repo jmagly/aiwg (MIT). A "Parallel Hints" style prompt — adapt the placeholders and specifics to your task. Imported as-is and not independently retested here, so check the output before relying on it.
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