Prompt Engineering
Prompt Engineering
Prompt engineering is the practice of writing and improving instructions so an AI gives more useful results.
Explained simply
Prompt engineering is the practice of writing and improving instructions so an AI gives more useful results.
At a glance
- Category
- Development
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Introduced
- 2021
Real example
You improve “write an email” to include the audience, purpose, tone and required length.
Why it matters
It gives you a clear way to understand where this idea fits in AI and how it affects the tools you use.
Timeline
The ideas behind Prompt Engineering begin developing.
Prompt Engineering becomes a recognised term or technique.
Research and practical applications increase.
Prompt Engineering becomes connected to newer AI systems and products.
Prompt Engineering remains relevant in the development area of AI.
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