Part 1: Prompt engineering: The Art of Delegating to Generative AI
Ever wondered why some people get spot-on, helpful responses from AI, while others end up with vague or confusing answers? It’s not just luck—it’s the power of good prompting. The way you ask the AI to do something matters—a lot. This is part one of a three-part series where we’ll explore what prompt engineering is and the different techniques you can use to guide AI effectively. Part two will cover the constituents of a prompt. In part thre, we’ll dive into how to create great prompts—with practical tips and examples to help you get the most out of AI. What is prompt engineering? So, what exactly is prompt engineering? It’s the art of telling an AI model what you want it to do. But why is it called an art—and yes, also a science? Because the way you frame your request can completely change the quality, accuracy, and usefulness of the response. To understand why prompting is such a big deal, you first need to know how these AI models actually work. The popular chat companions we’ve all...