Got it! Since you’re learning Prompt Engineering, I’ll guide you step by step on how to craft effective prompts for GPT-like tools.
🔥 The Key to a Good Prompt
A strong prompt is:
✅ Clear – Avoid vague language.
✅ Specific – Provide context and details.
✅ Well-structured – Use proper formatting to make it easy to follow.
✅ Goal-oriented – Define what you expect in the response.
🏆 Prompt Formula for GPT-like AI Tools
Here’s a simple framework to follow:
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[ROLE] – Assign AI a role [TASK] – Describe what you want AI to do [CONTEXT] – Provide background info (if needed) [FORMAT] – Specify the output format [CONSTRAINTS] – Any rules, restrictions, or limits |
🎯 Examples of Well-Structured Prompts
1️⃣ Basic Instruction
🔹 Bad Prompt: “Write about AI.”
🔹 Good Prompt:
👉 “Explain Artificial Intelligence in simple terms, like you’re teaching a 10-year-old. Keep the response within 200 words.”
2️⃣ Creative Writing
🔹 Bad Prompt: “Write a story.”
🔹 Good Prompt:
👉 “You are a fantasy writer. Write a short story about a lost traveler who finds a magical city in the desert. The story should be 500 words and have a surprising twist at the end.”
3️⃣ Structured Output
🔹 Bad Prompt: “Give me tips for productivity.”
🔹 Good Prompt:
👉 “List 5 productivity tips for remote workers. Format the response as a numbered list with short explanations for each tip.”
4️⃣ Coding Prompt
🔹 Bad Prompt: “Write a Python program.”
🔹 Good Prompt:
👉 “Write a Python script that takes a list of numbers and returns a new list with only the even numbers. Include comments explaining each step.”
5️⃣ Table Format
🔹 Bad Prompt: “Tell me about planets.”
🔹 Good Prompt:
👉 “Provide a comparison of the 8 planets in the solar system. Organize the information in a table with columns for Name, Size, Distance from the Sun, and Main Characteristics.”
🚀 Advanced Prompting Techniques
✅ Chain of Thought Prompting (For Better Reasoning)
👉 “Explain how a car engine works step by step. Before giving the final answer, think step by step and explain your reasoning.”
✅ Few-Shot Prompting (Give Examples)
👉 *”Here are two examples of great social media captions:
- ‘Boost your productivity with these 5 simple hacks! 🚀 #WorkSmart’
- ‘Monday motivation: The secret to success is consistency! 💪 #KeepGoing’
Now, generate 3 more captions in a similar style.”*
✅ Multi-Step Instructions
👉 “Summarize this article in 3 bullet points. Then, rewrite the summary in a tweet-friendly format under 280 characters.”
🎯 Your Practice Task
Try crafting a prompt using the [ROLE] – [TASK] – [CONTEXT] – [FORMAT] – [CONSTRAINTS] formula. Share it here, and I’ll help you refine it! 🚀