What is a Prompt?
A prompt is your instruction to the AI - comparable to an order in a restaurant
The Restaurant Analogy
Imagine you're ordering at a restaurant. The more precisely you describe what you want - "A juicy steak, medium, with herb butter and seasonal vegetables" - the better your dish will be. The same principle applies to AI.
"Explain to me what a prompt is, as if I were a 10-year-old. Use a simple example from everyday life."
The perfect prompt consists of:
Each building block fulfills a specific function. Click on the cards for examples.
Context
The framework of your request
Role
Who should the AI play?
Task
What should be achieved?
Format
How should the answer look?
Constraints
What should be avoided?
"A good prompt is like a good conversation starter - it opens the door to a productive dialog."
How to Improve Your Prompts
Concrete examples from practice with the 5 building blocks
Photography Tip
I am a beginner in landscape photography.
You are an experienced photographer.
Give me 5 concrete tips for better shots at sunrise.
Use numbered lists with example photos.
Avoid expensive special equipment.
Writing an Email
I am a tenant in an apartment with a defective radiator.
You are a polite but assertive communication expert.
Write a polite complaint email to the landlord.
Maximum 150 words, professional tone, with request for quick repair.
No legal threats.
Health Tip
I am 70 years old, have mild back pain when gardening, and don't want to take medication.
You are a physiotherapist with senior experience.
Recommend 3 gentle exercises for the lower back.
Simple instructions with image descriptions.
No strenuous exercises, always include note: Consult doctor for stronger pain.
"The clearer your request, the better the response."
Build Your Own Prompt
Fill in the building blocks and see your perfect prompt emerge
Your finished prompt:
How well do you know the 5 building blocks?
Test your understanding in 3 questions
Which building block defines who the AI should play?
What is the purpose of the Context building block?
Which building block should NEVER be missing?
Your Progress
Sprint 2: 3 Modules · Dialog & Prompting · Step by Step
Dialog Basics
Module 03 · The 5 Building Blocks
System Prompts
Module 04 · Roles & Context
Chain of Thought
Module 05 · Structured Thinking
Module 03 completed!
You now know the 5 building blocks of perfect prompts. Time for system prompts and role definition!
To Module 04: System Prompts