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Constrained
Constrained prompting sets explicit boundaries such as length or format to direct the AI's output, guaranteeing that responses remain focused and adhere to predefined criteria for precision in constrained environments, and the analogy is like giving an artist a small canvas with specific colors, forcing creativity within limits to produce a masterpiece.
Examples
User Prompt: Summarize book in 50 words. AI Response: Romeo and Juliet: Star-crossed lovers die tragically.
User Prompt: Answer in bullet points. AI Response: - Point 1. - Point 2.
User Prompt: Respond in JSON. AI Response: {"answer": "Yes"}.
Advantages
- Enhances control over output length/format, improving prompt efficiency for structured needs.
- Reduces verbose responses, making outputs concise.
- Boosts compliance with requirements, aligning prompts with constrained tasks.