Overly Long or Short Prompts

Prompts that are too long can overwhelm the AI, while very short prompts may lack enough detail for a good answer.

Why This Happens

• Long prompts can be confusing or cause the AI to miss key points.
• Short prompts may not provide enough information for a useful response.

Examples

• Too short: "Explain."
• Too long: "Please provide a comprehensive, step-by-step, in-depth, and highly detailed explanation of the entire process of machine learning, including all algorithms, use cases, and historical context, suitable for all audiences."
• Better: "Briefly explain how machine learning works, focusing on the main steps."

How to Avoid

• Find a balance: include enough detail, but keep prompts focused and concise.
• Break complex requests into smaller parts if needed.
• If your prompt is long, check if it can be simplified or split up.

Best Practices

• Aim for clarity and focus in every prompt.
• If the answer is off, adjust the length or detail of your next prompt.

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Balanced prompts help the AI deliver clear, relevant, and useful answers.