What is "few-shot prompting" and when should I use it?
Few-shot prompting means giving 2-5 examples before your actual request. Format: "Example 1: [input] -> [output]. Example 2: [input] -> [output]. Now do this: [your input]". The model learns the pattern from examples.
When to use this
When you need a specific output format or style the model doesn't default to.
When to skip this
For tasks where the model already understands what you want from the instruction alone.
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Extracted: 2024-01-31 Verified: 2024-02-01