Overview
Iterating and versioning prompts as a team.
What is Prompt Engineering?
Prompt engineering is an emerging discipline focused on designing and optimizing inputs for language models (LMs) to maximize their effectiveness across various applications. It is a crucial skill for understanding and leveraging the capabilities and limitations of large language models (LLMs).
This field serves multiple stakeholders:
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Researchers use it to enhance LLMs’ performance in complex tasks, including question answering and arithmetic reasoning
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Developers employ it to create robust interfaces between LLMs and other tools
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Safety engineers utilize it to improve LLM security and reliability
Beyond prompt creation, prompt engineering encompasses:
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Techniques for effective LLM interaction
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Methods for integrating domain knowledge
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Strategies for combining LLMs with external tools
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Skills for optimizing model outputs