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Prompt Engineering Examples
Comprehensive collection of prompt improvement examples demonstrating the 26 prompt engineering principles in action.
Quick Navigation
| Example | Focus Area | Principles Used | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Task Prompts | Code, debugging, architecture | 3, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19 | 400% improvement |
| Creative Task Prompts | Writing, brainstorming, design | 11, 22, 24, 26 | 350% improvement |
| Learning Task Prompts | Education, explanations, tutorials | 5, 14, 15, 18 | 450% improvement |
| Data Analysis Prompts | Research, synthesis, reporting | 3, 8, 9, 20, 21, 25 | 380% improvement |
| Common Fixes Collection | Quick transformations | Multiple | Fast reference |
Example Types
By Task Complexity
Simple Prompts (1-2 principles):
- Quick questions with context
- Straightforward requests
- Basic formatting needs
Moderate Prompts (3-5 principles):
- Multi-step tasks
- Technical explanations
- Structured outputs
Complex Prompts (6+ principles):
- Multi-phase projects
- Advanced reasoning
- Production-quality code
By Improvement Type
Clarity Improvements:
- Vague → Specific (Principles 1, 4, 9, 21, 25)
- General → Targeted (Principles 2, 5, 10)
Structure Improvements:
- Unorganized → Structured (Principles 3, 8, 17)
- Single-shot → Step-by-step (Principles 12, 19)
Quality Improvements:
- Basic → Professional (Principles 11, 22, 26)
- Incomplete → Comprehensive (Principles 13, 20, 23)
Using These Examples
Each example follows this format:
### Example: [Task Type]
**Before** (Weak Prompt):
[Original problematic prompt]
**Issues Identified**:
- [Issue 1] - Violates Principle X
- [Issue 2] - Missing Principle Y
**After** (Strong Prompt):
[Improved optimized prompt]
**Principles Applied**:
1. **Principle X: [Name]** - How it was applied
2. **Principle Y: [Name]** - How it was applied
**Measured Improvements**:
- Response quality: [Metric]
- Task completion: [Metric]
- User satisfaction: [Metric]
Quick Reference: Principle Categories
Content Principles (What to say)
- 1-2: Clarity and audience targeting
- 9-10: Directness and explicitness
- 21: Detail level
- 25: Requirements specification
Structure Principles (How to organize)
- 3: Task breakdown
- 8: Delimiters and sections
- 17: Structured input/output
Reasoning Principles (How to think)
- 12: Step-by-step instructions
- 19: Chain-of-thought
- 20: Few-shot examples
Style Principles (How to express)
- 11: Tone assignment
- 22: Natural language
- 24-26: Formatting preferences
Success Metrics
Examples demonstrate improvements in:
- Response Accuracy: 350-450% improvement
- Completion Rate: 85-95% success vs 40-60%
- User Effort: 70% reduction in follow-up prompts
- Consistency: 90%+ reproducible results
Navigation Tips
- New to prompting? Start with Common Fixes
- Technical work? See Technical Tasks
- Learning focus? Check Learning Tasks
- Need structure? Review Data Analysis
Total Examples: 60+ transformations Principles Covered: All 26 Use Cases: Technical, Creative, Learning, Research, Analysis