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A simple recipe for great prompts

Task, context, shape

Most great prompts have three ingredients.

  • Task: what you want done. “Plan a weeknight dinner menu.”
  • Context: what it needs to know. “Family of four, one vegetarian, 30 minutes max.”
  • Shape: how the answer should look. “A table with meal, prep time, and a shopping list.”