To interact with language model like ChatGPT, you need to give it a prompt. A prompt is an instruction or question (input) that helps generate the desired answer (output).
Effective prompts are:
- Clear
- Specific
- Provide context
- Specify the format for the output
- Refined through trial and error
Examples of prompts generated by ChatGPT (OpenAI, 2023):
- "Explain the process of photosynthesis"
- "Translate the following English text into Spanish: 'Hello, how are you?'"
- "Generate a JavaScript function for validating an email address."
- "Explain the theory of relativity in simple terms."
- "Invent a fictional character and describe their background and personality."
- "Provide steps for troubleshooting a network connectivity issue."
- "Suggest some effective study techniques for exam preparation."