MASTER the Prompt - TOP 5 Elements for Reusable Prompts, AI Agents, Agentic Workflows



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Detailed Instructions, CLI Commands, Website URLs, and Tips from Video Transcript

Model

  • The model you use dictates the performance more than any other element.
  • Example: Running a prompt on GPT-4 vs. a smaller model like LLaMA 7B-53 shows a drastic quality difference.
  • Tip: Choose a great model for the best prompt performance.

Purpose

  • The purpose is the goal or target of your prompt.
  • Tip: Write a clear goal for your prompt to get clear, simple results.

Variables

  • There are two types of variables: static and dynamic.
  • Dynamic Variables: Update these when reusing prompts ad hoc or in production environments.
  • Static Variables: Set once during the development phase and don’t change much after.
  • Tip: Use variables to reuse prompts and chain outputs into inputs for new prompts.

Examples

  • Include concrete examples in your prompts.
  • Tip: Use examples to specify the exact output format you want from the model.

Output

  • Output typically comes in two forms: text or JSON.
  • Tip: Use JSON for structured and reliable outputs, crucial for building higher-order systems like prompt chains and AI agents.

Additional Tips

  • Function Calling: Essentially JSON output with additional wrappers.
  • Composability: Achieved by chaining outputs from one agent as inputs for another.
  • Prompt Structure: Start with choosing a model, define a clear single-purpose, set up variables (static and dynamic), add examples, and decide on text or JSON output.

Examples of Prompts Showcased

  • Omni Complete: A prompt that takes code and puts it into a single prompt.
    • Purpose: Clearly defined at the top.
    • Static Variable: Set and don’t change much after development.
    • Dynamic Variable: Update these for different use cases.
    • Output: Uses JSON for structured results.
    • Tip: By replacing two variables, you can adapt the system for different business results.
  • Vue.js Component Generator: Generates Vue.js components based on requests.
    • Purpose: Clearly defined at the top.
    • Guidelines: Used as a pattern for the prompt.
    • Dynamic Variable: The component request that will be replaced.
    • Example: Explicit example of the desired Vue.js component structure.
    • Output: Clean text output since JSON is not needed for this case.
    • Tip: Define exactly what you want the component to look like for consistent high-value outputs.

Final Thoughts

  • Mastering the prompt structure is essential for creating effective AI agents and generative AI applications.
  • Tip: Focus on the underlying technology that gives value to the prompt.

Call to Action

  • The video encourages viewers to comment with their thoughts on the top five elements and share their experiences with prompt writing.

(Note: The above outline is based on the provided transcript and does not include any additional information or URLs not mentioned in the transcript.)