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Prompt Engineering Best Practices for 2025
Proven techniques to get 10x better results from ChatGPT, Claude, and GPT-4.
1. Be Specific and Clear
The #1 rule of prompt engineering: specificity beats brevity. Tell the AI exactly what you want.
❌ Weak prompt:
"Write about AI training"✓ Strong prompt:
"Write a 500-word blog post about enterprise AI training benefits for HR directors, using statistics and ending with a clear CTA"2. Use Role Prompting
Assign the AI a specific role or persona to get more relevant, expert-level responses.
3. Provide Examples (Few-Shot Learning)
Show the AI examples of what you want. This dramatically improves output quality.
4. Chain-of-Thought Prompting
For complex tasks, ask the AI to "think step by step" to improve reasoning accuracy.
5. Structure Your Output
Request specific formats: JSON, markdown, tables, numbered lists. AI follows structure requests well.
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