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🏴☠️ Delimiter Tricks for 10x Results
2 Symbols That Revolutionize Your Prompts
Captain YAR
August 03, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes
Ever felt like you're speaking a different language when talking to AI?
You give it crystal clear instructions (or so you think), but it spits out gibberish. Frustrating, right?
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It might not be the AI's fault. It could be yours.
The culprit? Sloppy prompts.
But don't worry, I've got your back. Today, we're diving into the world of delimiters - your secret weapon for razor-sharp AI communication.
What the hell are delimiters, you ask?
Think of them as fences. They separate different bits of info in your prompts. Without them, your instructions are like a chaotic junkyard. With them? A neatly organized warehouse.
Here's the deal:
Use triple quotes (""") for simple stuff.
XML tags are your best friend for complex prompts.
Triple quotes prompt example👇
Summarize the following text in 2-3 sentences. Capture the main steps of the summarization process described, use clear language, and maintain the instructional tone.
""" Carefully analyze the text to understand its core message and organization. Identify and note the main points, key arguments, and conclusions. Create a structured outline that captures the text's logical flow and hierarchy of ideas. Draft a summary that focuses on essential information, omitting minor details. Refine your draft for clarity and conciseness while maintaining accuracy to the original content and tone. Finally, review your summary for any grammatical or spelling errors. """
After providing the summary, briefly explain how using triple quotes in this prompt helps clarify the task for the AI.
Why bother? Because clear prompts = mind-blowing AI outputs.
It's like talking to a genius who speaks your language perfectly. No more misunderstandings. No more wasted time.
XML tags are dead simple. Here's the deal:
Slap a label between these bad boys: < >
Dump your content after it
Close shop with the same label, but add a slash: </ >
Boom. Done.
Why should you give a damn? Two reasons:
Labels. Crystal clear. No confusion.
Start and finish lines. Your AI knows exactly where to begin and end.
Here's a killer XML tag prompt example👇
<instructions> Do this thing. </instructions> <background> Here's why it matters. </background> <constraints> Don't do these things. </constraints>
It's like putting up fences in your backyard. Everything stays where it belongs. No more "your dog ate my roses" drama with the neighbors.
Here are some more examples of sections you might want to separate with delimiters:
<examples>
<audience>
<format>
<tone>
Simple, right? But insanely powerful.
Look, mastering delimiters isn't just about better AI results. It's about leveling up your thinking. Clear prompts = clear mind.
So here's my challenge to you: Take your messiest prompt. The one that always gives you headaches. Rewrite it using delimiters.
Then watch as the AI transforms from a stubborn mule into a loyal workhorse.
Try it now. Thank me later.
Check what AI thinks of using delimeters👇
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Set sail,
Captain Yar