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Prompting foundations

Apply Prompting foundations with clear evidence.

Understand Prompting foundations

For Prompting foundations, begin with the problem it solves. Identify the inputs, constraints, and observable outcome before choosing an implementation.

See the workflow

Use this path while practising Prompting foundations: understand, act, verify, and improve.

Workflow for Prompting foundations.
Figure 1.1 — A repeatable workflow.

A useful comparison

Prompting foundations is like a route plan: it keeps each step connected to a destination.

Check your reasoning.

Quick check: What is the best first step for Prompting foundations?

  • Define the goal and constraints.
  • Copy an unverified example.
  • Skip measurement.
Answer

Define the goal and constraints. — A clear goal and constraints make decisions reviewable.