Prompt Engineering
The skill of writing clear, specific instructions to get the best possible results from an AI tool.
In Plain English
Prompt engineering is like learning the best way to order a highly customized drink at a coffee shop. If you just say "coffee," you might get something you do not like, but if you specify the size, milk type, and flavor, you get exactly what you want. It involves tweaking your words, adding context, and setting rules for the AI to follow. For instance, telling the AI to "act like a teacher" changes how it explains things.
Real-World Example
Changing a prompt from "Write a cover letter" to "Write a 3-paragraph cover letter for a marketing job highlighting my SEO skills."