Prompt Chaining

Prompt Chaining involves breaking down a complex task into a sequence of prompts, where the output of one prompt serves as the input for the next.

This technique allows you to tackle complex problems by dividing them into manageable steps. Each step builds on the previous one, creating a chain of prompts that work together to produce a comprehensive solution.

Pros:

• Enables tackling complex tasks by breaking them down into sequential steps
• Leverages the output of one step as the input for the next
• Leads to more structured and coherent solutions
• Allows for review and refinement at each step of the process

Cons:

• Errors in earlier steps can propagate through the chain
• Requires careful planning and structuring of the prompts
• More time-consuming than single-prompt approaches
• May need manual intervention between steps

Example:

Prompt 1:

Generate a list of three popular tourist attractions in Rome.

Expected Output 1:

1. The Colosseum
2. The Vatican City
3. The Trevi Fountain

Prompt 2 (using the output of Prompt 1):

For each of the tourist attractions listed, provide a brief historical overview.

Expected Output 2: (Historical overviews for the Colosseum, Vatican City, and Trevi Fountain)

Prompt chaining works best for:

• Research projects requiring multiple stages
• Content creation with planning, drafting, and refinement phases
• Complex problem-solving that benefits from a step-by-step approach
• When you want to review intermediate outputs before proceeding
• Tasks that naturally break down into sequential components

When you need to clarify requirements or gather more information before proceeding, interview prompting provides an interactive approach.