In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of crafting effective prompts. You will gain an understanding of how to refine and optimize prompts for a range of use cases. You will also explore techniques like zero-shot, few-shot, and chain-of-thought prompting. Finally, you will learn to identify potential risks associated with prompt engineering.
Essentials of Prompt Engineering
Essentials of Prompt Engineering
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ME
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Reviewed on Jan 29, 2025
A simplified course, an excellent introduction for me to explore the world of artificial intelligence.
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Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024
having a go-to exec summary to help review the use of these newly learnt essentials could greatly assist in the beginning
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Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024
very informative and well-constructed introductory course
Recommended if you're interested in Data Science
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