Prompt Engineering for Large Language Models
Structured prompting, few-shot examples, tool use, and output control
Structured prompting, few-shot examples, tool use, and output control
Prompt engineering is the practice of designing inputs that guide large language models (LLMs) to produce accurate, useful, and controlled outputs.
It includes structured prompts, demonstrations (few-shot), tool integrations, and output-format control.
Uses defined sections like task, context, constraints, and output format to reduce ambiguity.
Shows the model examples of desired behavior to steer responses.
Combines LLM reasoning with external tools like search, calculators, and APIs.
Ensures responses follow required format, structure, or constraints.
Define Task
Clarify objective and output type.
Add Structure
Break into sections or rules.
Provide Examples
Give few-shot demonstrations.
Control Output
Specify formats or constraints.
Why does structure help?
It reduces ambiguity and improves reliability.
Do examples always improve output?
Most tasks benefit, especially classification and transformation.
What about hallucinations?
Clear constraints and tool use reduce them.
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