Instruction Prompting
Also called: Instruction-Based Prompting, Instruction Following
A prompting technique in which clear, explicit instructions are provided to guide an AI model toward performing a specific task, following defined constraints, and producing outputs in the desired format or style.
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A prompting technique where a model is asked to perform a task without being given any prior examples in the input context.
Few-shot PromptingA prompting technique that guides a language model by including a small number of input-output examples in the prompt, helping the model infer the desired task, format, or behavior.
System PromptAn initial instruction that sets the baseline behavior, constraints, and operational context for a language model.
Prompt TemplateA reusable prompt structure containing fixed instructions and variable placeholders for generating consistent inputs to an AI model.
Role PromptingA prompting technique where an AI model is instructed to assume a specific persona or role to guide its responses.