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Prompt

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Input instruction for a model.


Prompt is the task description given to a model.

  • Elements: Role/goal, context/examples, formatting, criteria.
  • Tips: Be specific, include examples, define output format, specify quality criteria.
  • Variants: Zero-/Few-shot, system vs. user prompts, tool-augmented prompts.