engineering-prompts
Engineering Prompts
LEVEL 1: QUICKSTART ⚡
Foundation First (Always Apply):
- Clarity: Explicit instructions + success criteria
- Context & Motivation: Explain WHY, not just WHAT
- Positive Framing: Say what TO do, not what NOT to do
Then Assess:
- Simple task? → Stop here. Foundation is enough.
- Complex task? → Add advanced techniques sparingly
- Test & Iterate: Measure effectiveness, refine based on results
Key insight: The best prompt achieves goals with minimum necessary structure.
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