An Atomic Prompt is a concise, self-contained instruction or question given to an AI model that focuses on a single, specific task or concept. In the context of Generative AI, atomic prompts are designed to elicit targeted responses without requiring additional context or follow-up prompts. These prompts are typically short, clear, and precise, allowing for more efficient and accurate outputs. Atomic prompts are often used as building blocks for more complex interactions or to create consistent, reusable components in AI-powered applications and workflows.
Examples of atomic prompts include:
- "Write a haiku about the ocean."
- "Translate 'Good morning' to French."
- "List three benefits of regular exercise."
These prompts are straightforward, focused, and leave little room for misinterpretation, ensuring that the model's response is directly aligned with the user's intent.
More complex prompts that contain multiple instructions, examples, etc. are usually referred to as Compound Prompts.
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