What is Prompt?

A prompt is the instruction or input you give a generative AI. The more specifically you describe what you want, in what format and on what assumptions, the more likely you are to get the result you intended.

Techniques include specifying a role (e.g. “You are a professional editor”), specifying the output format (bullet points, tables, etc.), setting constraints, and giving examples (few-shot). Refining these techniques is known as “prompt engineering.”