ChatGPT: How to write the perfect prompt

To unleash the full potential of the language engine, you need to write prompts for ChatGPT carefully. We provide you with the most important tips

ChatGPT: Basics on prompts

ChatGPT is a language model based on an AI. The chatbot is able to emulate human conversations and thus hold conversations with humans. The tool can adapt to the context and learns to respond to certain messages. It improves with each use.

• Prompts: These are the prompts that you give to ChatGPT. You type the prompts into the chat window and the AI analyses your input. An automatic response is generated from the prompt. For best results, be sure to be as precise as possible with the prompts.

• Phrasing: When typing the prompts, be sure to use clear and concise language. Avoid long sentences with many sub-paragraphs. Make sure to formulate short and easy-to-understand sentences. In addition, it is important that you include as much context as possible in your prompt. You can also form several sentences.

• Requests: You can ask a follow-up question after an answer to prompt ChatGPT to go into more detail. Also, you can point out to the machine that it has incompletely implemented part of your task. Try to follow up the answer to adjust your prompt and try again.

• Precise prompts: When writing prompts, make sure that the prompt contains a clear task or question. Although the language model is able to process incomplete as well as incorrect input, it is helpful to give the tool clear instructions. In addition, you should make sure to use appropriate keywords. The more precise these are related to the task, the better responses will be generated. The keywords help ChatGPT interpret your question.

• No-Gos: You should avoid using jargon or slang in your prompts. There is a high probability that ChatGPT will not understand you. Furthermore, you should avoid yes/no questions as well as general questions. In many cases, you will receive answers that you will not be able to understand. Try to be as specific and precise as possible.

ChatGPT: Sample Prompts

In the following we have provided a few sample prompts for you. These may inspire you in your own prompts:

• Workout: Put together a fitness programme for me. I want to work out 3 times a week. Each session should last 45 minutes and work the whole body.

• Recipe: Create a recipe for me with ingredients I have at home. In my fridge there is a pepper, two carrots, an onion and 300 grams of minced meat. I also have some rice at home.

• Poem: Write me a poem about the rivalry of a basketball player and his coach. Let there be an unexpected twist. Let there be a happy ending.