prompt-engineering
Prompt Engineering
Prompt engineering is the practice of designing inputs that guide LLMs to produce desired outputs. Effective prompts reduce errors, improve consistency, and unlock model capabilities.
Table of Contents
- Core Principles
- Be Clear and Direct
- Use Examples (Multishot)
- Reasoning Guidance
- XML Tags
- Role Prompting
- Long Context
- Output Control
- Self-Verification
- Best Practices
- References
Core Principles
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