Use Concrete Examples in Your Prompts

When crafting your prompts, imagine you are explaining a task to a new colleague.

Abstract instructions can lead to varied interpretations.

Provide specific examples of the desired input or output format.

This helps the AI understand the patterns and nuances you expect.

Show, rather than just tell, what good results look like.

Even a few short examples can significantly improve clarity.

This reduces ambiguity and increases the likelihood of relevant responses.

Think of it as setting a clear precedent for the task at hand.