Best Practices

Anatomy of a Great Prompt

The quality of your output depends heavily on the quality of your input. Here are the key principles for effective prompting:

1. Be Clear and Concise

Avoid ambiguity and provide specific instructions. The more precise you are, the better the results.

2. Set the Context

Provide relevant background information to guide the model’s understanding. Tell it who you are, what you’re working on, and why.

3. Use Constraints

Specify the desired length, format, or style of the output. For example: “Write a 200-word summary” or “Format as bullet points.”

4. Role-Playing Prompts

Encourage the LLM to “imagine” itself in the situation you want more info on. For example: “Act as a children’s librarian helping a parent find age-appropriate books.”

5. Iterate and Refine

Experiment with different prompts and adjust them based on the model’s responses. Don’t expect perfection on the first try.

Pro Tips

• Be specific in your prompting — give as much detail and context as possible
• Pay attention to the details in the output
• Reflect on your workflow and systems — where is there room for AI?
• AI is less about knowing facts; it’s more about knowing how to manage your AI agent

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