Lecture on Effective Prompt Engineering and Use of the Anthropics Platform

Introduction to Prompt Engineering

• Definition: Crafting effective prompts to use in AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
• Cost: Professionals charge $100-$500 for a single well-crafted prompt.
• Tool Highlighted: Introduction to a tool from Anthropic that generates comprehensive prompts from simple sentences.

Using the Anthropics Platform

Access and Setup

• Website: console.anthropic.com
• Account: Create/sign-in to a free Anthropic account.
• API Key: Required to generate prompts.
  • Obtain API key via the 'Create a Key' option.
  • Important: Don't share your API key with others.
• Billing: Add a credit card if no free coupon is available.

Generating Prompts

• Steps: Create a Prompt
  • Type a basic prompt (e.g., "Write me an email that responds to a customer complaint and offer a solution").
  • Generate the comprehensive prompt; it will provide detailed responses and sections to fill in specific details.

Editing Prompts

• Format: Prompts include editable sections marked with red placeholders.
• Variables: Use platform’s variables to auto-fill these placeholders within the platform.

Practical Examples

Example 1: Responding to a Customer Complaint

• Basic Prompt: "Write me an email that responds to a customer complaint and offer a solution."
• Output: A detailed email template with various sections to fill out (customer complaint, product info).
• Cross-Compatibility: The generated prompt can be used in ChatGPT or Google Gemini.

Example 2: Interview Questions for a Science Fiction Author

• Basic Prompt: "Create a list of eight questions when I'm interviewing a science fiction author."
• Output: A detailed and structured list of interview questions.
• Additional Info: You may need to provide extra context such as the author's description.

Advanced Features

Model Selection

• Option to choose different models (Opus recommended).
• Developer Use: Copy the code for integration in custom AI applications.

Prompt Library

• Types: Business prompts, personal prompts, etc.
• Each category contains pre-configured prompts which can be further edited.

Conclusion

• Improving Efficiency: Tool helps in creating detailed, reusable prompts.
• Prompt Library: Save tailored prompts for recurring tasks.
• Resources: Free download of useful prompts available on the instructor’s website.
• Further Learning: Additional videos on prompt engineering and related tools available.