Listen "A Comprehensive Guide to Prompt Engineering | Ep 37"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Allied Angels, we unlock the secrets to mastering Large Language Models (LLMs) by diving deep into the essential skill of prompt engineering, drawing insights from Google's comprehensive whitepaper on the art and science of guiding AI to generate the desired outputs.Learn what prompt engineering is all about – it's not just about writing a question, it's about strategically designing prompts to help AI understand your intent and respond effectively.We explore the fundamental prompting techniques that form the backbone of effective LLM interaction, including: • Zero-shot prompting, where you provide instructions without examples• One-shot and few-shot prompting, which enhance performance by including demonstrations.Understand how these techniques leverage the model's ability to learn from context, improving accuracy and consistency.We also delve into more advanced strategies for tackling complex tasks:• Discover how Chain-of-Thought (CoT) prompting guides the model through step-by-step reasoning for more logical outputs• How ReAct (Reason + Act) combines internal reasoning with external tool usage for real-world problem-solving.• Other innovative techniques like Tree-of-Thoughts (ToT) and Self-Consistency Voting.For developers, we uncover the power of code prompting, showcasing how LLMs can assist with code generation, code explanation, automated testing, code optimization, and even documentation generation. See how prompt engineering can significantly augment the software development process.Finally, we share crucial best practices for effective prompt design, emphasizing:• the importance of clear instructions• relevant examples• specifying desired output formatsLearn about iterative design, controlling sampling parameters like temperature, and emerging trends such as automated prompt generation. We'll also cover the significance of system, role, and contextual prompting for tailoring LLM behavior.Whether you're a developer, researcher, or simply curious about harnessing the full potential of AI, this episode is your guide to becoming a proficient prompt engineer. Tune in to elevate your interactions with Large Language Models.------------Allied VC is Western Canada's largest angel syndicate, investing in early-stage technology startups across Canada and the USA.Pitch us, Invest, Scout, and more: https://linktr.ee/alliedvcAllied Angels is powered by NotebookLM - Google's new AI note-taking & research assistant.
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