Prompting

What this is

Prompting is the skill of giving AI clear context, constraints, and a specific task.

Good prompting turns a vague idea into a buildable next step.

Why it matters

AI output depends on instruction quality.

Clear prompts reduce confusion, make debugging easier, and help tutors understand what the learner asked for.

What to do

Use this shape:

Context:
[what exists]

Goal:
[what you want]

Task:
[one action only]

Rules:
[constraints]

A weak prompt:

build a website

A stronger prompt:

Build a simple cafe website hero section.

Include:
- headline
- short description
- menu button

Keep it beginner-friendly and explain the file changes.

Common mistakes

• Asking for everything at once.
• Not giving current state.
• Not saying the learner is a beginner.
• Forgetting to ask for an explanation.

Next step

Go to Memory Core Guide.