Ultimate Prompting Guide for Large Language Models

Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and others have revolutionized how we interact with artificial intelligence. These powerful tools can write, analyze, code, brainstorm, and solve complex problems, but their effectiveness depends heavily on one critical factor: how you communicate with them.

How to use this guide

You don’t need to read this guide from start to finish. Feel free to jump to the section most relevant to your current task, refer back to specific examples when crafting your own prompts and experiment with the techniques and adapt them to your unique needs

The examples throughout use a simple format: we show you what doesn’t work, what does work, and explain why. By understanding these patterns, you’ll develop an intuition for effective prompting that applies to any LLM and any task.

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