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Prompt Engineering Using ChatGPT
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Prompt Engineering Using ChatGPT

by Mehrzad Tabatabaian
June 2024
Intermediate to advanced
160 pages
3h 27m
English
Mercury Learning and Information
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CHAPTER 1

FOUNDATIONS OF PROMPTS

Prompts are the guides that reveal the potential of ChatGPT/GPT, shaping its responses and steering conversations. This chapter provides an introduction to effective prompt engineering, delving into the fundamental principles that underpin the art of crafting prompts to elicit the desired outputs.

1.1 THE ROLE OF PROMPTS IN INTERACTING WITH CHATGPT

Prompts enhance AI-generated interactions, influencing the nature and quality of the responses. Understanding prompts as the input mechanism for ChatGPT is essential. We explore the intricacies of how prompts influence model behavior, emphasizing their significance in initiating meaningful dialogues.

1.2 ANATOMY OF A WELL-CONSTRUCTED PROMPT

Effective prompts ...

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