Prompt

A prompt is the input you give a generative AI model, usually natural-language text but sometimes images or files, that describes the task and any context. The model's response is a continuation shaped by that input.

Why it matters

Output quality depends heavily on prompt clarity. Specific instructions, relevant context, and a stated format reduce vague or off-target answers. In applications, prompts are effectively part of your code and deserve version control and testing.

Example

Vague prompt: "Tell me about DNS."

Clearer prompt:

Explain DNS to a non-technical small business owner in
three short paragraphs. End with one practical tip.

Many APIs also separate a system prompt (standing rules) from the user prompt (the current request).

Common mistakes

• Leaving out context the model cannot know, such as your audience or constraints.
• Packing several unrelated tasks into one prompt.
• Putting secrets or private data in prompts that are logged or sent to third parties.

Related

• Prompt engineering
• Context window
• Token
• Large language model

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