🎯 Introduction to Prompt Engineering
Prompt engineering is the art and science of crafting instructions to guide AI like ChatGPT toward your desired output. Think of it as giving directions to a very intelligent assistant: the clearer and more structured you are, the better results you get.
📌 Why It Matters
- Better prompts = better results.
- Helps reduce hallucinations (wrong answers).
- Enables creative use of ChatGPT in coding, content writing, planning, etc.
🧠 Real-World Prompting Examples
Here’s how a simple tweak in the prompt changes everything:
❌ Weak Prompt:
"Tell me about marketing."
✅ Better Prompt:
"Explain digital marketing strategies for a small online clothing brand using Instagram and email marketing."
✅ What You’ll Learn in This Section
- Using roles and tones to customize replies
- Structuring prompts like commands
- Setting context and constraints
- Debugging and improving prompt results