A Universal Roadmap for Prompt Engineering: The Contextual Scaffolds Framework (CSF)

A general purpose mental model for effective prompt engineering.

Introduction

In my recent articles, I explored a new prompt engineering approach for ChatGPT4 which I referred to as program simulation. The method showcased ChatGPT4’s impressive ability to emulate a program state consistently. These explorations heightened my appreciation for the nuanced power of language — the weight of words, semantics, and overarching context. This article explores some of these nuances and proposes a …

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