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Effective Techniques for Testing AI Prompts

Dec 3, 2024

Testing Writing Prompts with AI

Introduction

  • Challenge: Testing AI-generated prompts effectively.
  • Solution: Use AI to write and test prompts.
  • Presented by Mark from Prompt Advisors, an AI automation agency.

Four Practical Methods to Test Prompts

Level 1: Custom GPT for Conversation Simulation

  • Functionality: Simulates AI-user conversations using a custom GPT.
  • Process:
    • Input prompt, simulates conversation between AI and a fake user.
    • Useful for conversational prompts, not static prompts.

Level 2: Google Sheets with GPT Add-on

  • Setup: Use GPT for Sheets add-on.
  • Process:
    • Enter API key.
    • Write prompt in a cell, view generated meta prompt and result.
    • Simulates prompt execution in a spreadsheet environment.
  • Advantage: Low skill, no coding required.

Level 3: Airtable and Make for Static Prompt Testing

  • Setup: Use Airtable and Make.com automation.
  • Process:
    • Click "battle test," triggers a script.
    • Simulates prompts using different LLMs (GPT-4.0, GPT-4.0 Mini, Cloud 3.5 Sonnet).
    • Outputs results in Airtable.
  • Advantage: Tests multiple LLMs simultaneously.

Level 4: Airtable for Simulated Conversational Prompt Testing

  • Setup: Use Airtable for simulated conversations.
  • Process:
    • Enter task, system prompt, and user prompt.
    • Simulate conversation reflecting user persona.
    • Outputs stored back in Airtable.
  • Advantage: Tests prompts in varied user interaction scenarios.

Bonus Tool: Prompt Battle Tester

  • Description: A standalone tool using JavaScript and Python.
  • Features:
    • No Airtable or Make automation needed.
    • Simulates user-AI conversations with UI visualization.
    • Grades conversation and generates PDF report.
  • Access: Not publicly available, follow specific link for access.

Conclusion

  • These methods help streamline prompt testing and deployment.
  • Accessible for both beginners and experienced prompt engineers.
  • Resources available via Gumroad link, additional support appreciated.