Prompting fundamentals

OpenAI
This guide explains how to improve AI responses by using clear instructions, context, and iterative refinement when interacting with ChatGPT.

Summary

Prompt engineering involves refining your inputs to help ChatGPT provide the most effective and relevant outputs. The process emphasizes clarity, context, and iterative experimentation, much like collaborating with a human colleague. Key strategies include providing specific action-oriented instructions, including relevant background documentation, and defining the desired tone, format, and audience constraints for the output. Furthermore, users are encouraged to break complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps and explicitly state their priorities to ensure the model focuses on the most critical aspects of the request.

(Source:OpenAI)