Do you use prompt chaining?
Updated by Micaela Blank 4 months ago. See history
Here are some tips for using prompt chaining:
- Break down your topic or task into a series of smaller, related prompts
- Maintain a logical flow between prompts so each subsequent prompt builds on the previous one
- Provide context from previous prompts when necessary to help ChatGPT understand the connections between them
Example chained prompts (think of it like having a conversation):
User: "ChatGPT, suggest 3 time management tips that can help improve productivity."
ChatGPT:
[Output]
[Output]
[Output]
User: "Now, provide a brief explanation for each time management tip, explaining how it can improve productivity."
ChatGPT: [Output]
User: "Finally, write a short introductory paragraph for a blog post about these time management tips for improving productivity."
ChatGPT: [Output]
✅ Figure: Prompt chaining for writing a blog post about time management tips**
You can also a chained prompt for refining responses or getting more details. If the initial answer isn't sufficient, ask ChatGPT to expand upon or clarify its response, such as:
"Could you provide more information about that solution?"
or
"Can you explain that in simpler terms?"
By using prompt chaining, you 'coach' ChatGPT to provide more comprehensive and interconnected responses that address your topic or task in a thorough and structured manner.
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