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Prompting

Learn how to turn vague intent into reliable model behavior.

the point

Prompting is the first control surface. Good prompts make later systems easier to evaluate, debug, and operate.

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understanding check

You should be able to…

  • write task prompts with clear inputs, outputs, and constraints
  • use few-shot examples when behavior is hard to describe
  • separate instruction quality from model capability
  • know when prompting is no longer enough

prove it by building

Build a prompt pack for one workflow

beginner · claude, chatgpt, or any model playground

make

five reusable prompts for a real workflow, each with inputs, expected output, and examples

definition of done

include before/after outputs and explain which prompt changes improved reliability