Hey community! 👋
AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are game-changers—but only if you know how to ask the right questions. The quality of your prompt determines the quality of your output.
✅ 1. Set the Role
Tell the AI who it should be.
Example:
"Act as a senior React developer and explain how to optimize components for performance."
✅ 2. Give Clear Context
Context = Better answers.
Example:
"I’m building a Node.js API using Express. Explain how to implement JWT authentication with an example."
✅ 3. Be Specific
Avoid vague prompts.
❌ Bad: “Explain Docker.”
✅ Good: “Explain Docker in 3 simple points for beginners with an example use case.”
✅ 4. Use Step-by-Step Instructions
Break large tasks into smaller steps.
Example:
"First explain what Redis is, then show a Node.js caching example, and finally list 3 best practices."
✅ 5. Add Constraints
Limit output for clarity.
Example:
"Summarize in 100 words using bullet points."
✅ 6. Provide Examples
Show what you want.
Example:
"Write a function like this one, but optimized for large arrays."
✅ 7. Ask for Multiple Options
Get alternatives in one go.
Example:
"Give me 3 different ways to handle state in React with pros and cons."
✅ 8. Refine with Iteration
Don’t settle for the first answer—improve it.
"Rewrite the response in a friendly tone and add real-world examples."
✅ 9. Chain Prompts for Complex Tasks
Break content into multiple steps.
Example:
1️⃣ Generate an outline for a blog on Git commands.
2️⃣ Write a detailed section for point #1 with code snippets.
✅ 10. Test and Save Your Best Prompts
Create a personal prompt library for reuse.
🔥 Wrap-Up:
Great prompts = Smarter AI responses.
✔ Define role
✔ Give context
✔ Add constraints
✔ Iterate & improve
💬 What’s your go-to prompt hack? Share it below! 👇
Top comments (5)
Perfect basics for every prompt!
This is a fantastic and useful list of hacks! I'm planning to use a few blogs as a personal learning exercise to practice giving constructive feedback on clarity and how ideas are organised. I'll be back to share some thoughts. Thanks for the great content!
I’m pleased to know you found it helpful!
good work
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