Engineering Prompts

LEVEL 1: QUICKSTART ⚡

Foundation First (Always Apply):

1. Clarity: Explicit instructions + success criteria
2. Context & Motivation: Explain WHY, not just WHAT
3. Positive Framing: Say what TO do, not what NOT to do

Then Assess:

4. Simple task? → Stop here. Foundation is enough.
5. Complex task? → Add advanced techniques sparingly
6. Test & Iterate: Measure effectiveness, refine based on results

Key insight: The best prompt achieves goals with minimum necessary structure.