Getting Started with Prompt Engineering

The quality of the output you get from a large language model is directly related to the quality of the prompt you provide. Prompt engineering is the art and science of crafting effective prompts to steer the model towards the desired result. This article provides a practical guide to getting started with prompt engineering. We cover fundamental techniques like providing clear instructions, giving examples (few-shot prompting), and breaking down complex tasks into simpler steps. You will learn a variety of tips and tricks that you can apply immediately to get better, more reliable, and more creative results from any LLM.