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What are best practices for structuring multi-part or complex prompts?
Split tasks into modules, use bullet lists or sub-questions, and add structure to requests.
How do I evaluate the quality of AI outputs?
Check for accuracy, clarity, completeness, relevance, and alignment with instructions.
What’s the best way to debug or iterate on a failed prompt?
Test varied wordings, add/remove context, and simplify steps until output improves.
What is prompt engineering
Prompt engineering is the practice of carefully crafting and refining inputs, or "prompts," to guide generative AI models toward producing accurate, relevant, and desired outputs.
How to prompt Perplexity?
To prompt Perplexity AI effectively, use clear, focused instructions, relevant context, precise keywords, and specify your desired output format. This structured approach maximizes the accuracy and usefulness of Perplexity's responses.
Will prompt engineering become obsolete as AI models advance?
No; custom prompts remain critical for precision, safety, and unique use cases.
How do I use prompts to summarize, paraphrase, or translate content?
Explicitly instruct, “Summarize,” “Paraphrase,” or “Translate to [language]” in your ask.
What's the role of examples (few-shot learning) in prompting?
Greatly improves output style, accuracy, and context alignment when you show what you want.
What’s the difference between zero-shot, one-shot, and few-shot prompting?
They differ by how many examples you give — none, one, or a few.
How can I get AI to show reasoning step-by-step?
Ask for step-by-step breakdowns or “show your work” in the prompt.
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