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Prompt Engineering
- Introduction
- Model Basics
- Prompt Structures
- Clarity & Specificity
- Using Context
- Role Instructions
- Step-by-Step
- Handling Ambiguity
- Creativity vs Precision
- Using Examples
- Advanced Techniques
- Troubleshooting
- Common Pitfalls
- Evaluating Quality
- Real-World Examples
- Prompt Templates
- AI Tasks
- Safety & Ethics
- Multimodal Prompts
- Data Extraction
- Conversation
- Personalization
Step-by-Step Instructions
Breaking down tasks into steps helps the AI follow your instructions more accurately. Step-by-step prompts are especially useful for complex or multi-stage tasks, ensuring that the AI doesn't skip important details and follows a logical order.
Why Use Step-by-Step Prompts?
- Improves accuracy: The AI is less likely to miss steps or make mistakes.
- Enhances clarity: Each step is clearly defined, reducing ambiguity.
- Supports learning: Step-by-step instructions are great for educational content or tutorials.
Ask the AI to list the steps before completing the task. This helps the model plan its response.
Use numbered or bulleted lists in your prompt to make the structure clear.
Be explicit about the order of operations and any dependencies between steps.
Example
List the steps to bake a chocolate cake.Expanded Example:
List the steps to bake a chocolate cake, including preparation, baking, and cooling. For each step, provide a brief explanation of why it is important.Best Practices for Step-by-Step Prompts
- Break down complex tasks into manageable steps.
- Ask the AI to explain each step if you want more detail.
- Use step-by-step prompts for troubleshooting, instructions, or multi-part questions.