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Prompt Engineering

The practice of crafting effective inputs (prompts) to guide AI systems toward desired outputs and behaviors.

Understanding Prompt Engineering

Prompt engineering involves designing queries, instructions, and context that help AI models produce accurate, relevant responses. For AI visibility, understanding prompt engineering helps you create content that aligns with how users query AI systems. By structuring content to match common prompt patterns, you increase the likelihood of being cited in AI-generated responses.

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