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Jan 29, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

AI Programming Concepts: Rules, Commands, Subagents, MCP, Skills, Modes, Hooks

The article systematically defines and compares the seven key AI programming abstractions—Rules, Commands, Subagents, MCP, Skills, Modes, and Hooks—detailing their core characteristics, typical use cases, implementation patterns, and best‑practice guidelines while highlighting common misunderstand‑ings and design trade‑offs.