AI Interaction Rules

Best practices and guidelines for effective AI interactions. Follow these rules to get the most out of your AI conversations.

Prompt Engineering

Guidelines for crafting effective prompts

Be Specific and Clear

Use precise language and provide detailed context. Avoid ambiguous terms that could be interpreted in multiple ways.

Example:

Instead of "Write about dogs", use "Write a 500-word article about the health benefits of owning dogs, focusing on mental and physical well-being."

Structure Your Input

Break down complex requests into clear sections or steps. Use formatting to enhance readability.

Example:

Format: [Context] -> [Task] -> [Output Format] -> [Additional Requirements]

Include Context

Provide relevant background information and any specific requirements or constraints.

Example:

Target audience: beginners, Technical level: intermediate, Format: tutorial style with code examples

Output Control

Best practices for managing AI outputs

Specify Output Format

Clearly define how you want the information presented.

Example:

Format the response as a bullet-point list with main points in bold and supporting details below each point.

Set Constraints

Define limits and boundaries for the response.

Example:

Limit the response to 3 key points, each explained in no more than 2 sentences.

Request Examples

Ask for specific examples or demonstrations when needed.

Example:

Include a practical example for each concept discussed.

Interaction Best Practices

Guidelines for effective AI communication

Iterative Refinement

Use follow-up questions to refine and improve responses.

Example:

Start broad, then use follow-up prompts to focus on specific aspects or request additional details.

Verify Understanding

Confirm the AI's interpretation of your request.

Example:

Ask the AI to rephrase your request in its own words before proceeding with the task.

Handle Errors Gracefully

Have a strategy for dealing with incorrect or incomplete responses.

Example:

When you receive an incorrect response, specify exactly what was wrong and request a correction.

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