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5.3.4. Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

System Message Purpose:
  • Set context and constraints
  • Define persona and behavior
  • Specify output format
  • Establish response style
Key Prompt Engineering Concepts:
TechniqueDescription
Clear InstructionsBe specific about what you want
ExamplesShow the model what good output looks like
PersonaDefine who the AI should act as
Format SpecificationRequest specific output format
Chain of ThoughtAsk model to explain reasoning