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Wally Mar 15, 2024

Copilot coding AI systems are extremely helpful but I believe engineers should _always_ start with the basics of prompt engineering.

Understanding that the AI needs guidance and being able to convey what you want to see and created by the AI is a game changer.

Now, one of the biggest challenges is conveying that message. Quick tip: start with bullet points.

#copilot #github #programming #prompt #promptengineering #softwaredevelopment

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Rob Bos Mar 15, 2024

@wally19 I believe the first step is to understand that they’re working with a giant word predictor. Otherwise they have all sorts of enormous expectations that will not be delivered. #BasicsFirst

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Wally

@Rob_Bos I see your point but imagine you're that engineer that got a ticket and have a few days to tackle a specific task? and your company is giving you access to that pair programming AI.

The reality is that you might not even have time to do that or explore the tech to its core as, to be honest, a lot of companies want speedy deliveries. But that's another discussion haha. We have all been there.