Somewhere in the past year, ChatGPT has gone from "cool, interesting, amusing" to a massively valuable work assistant capable of writing Python scripts, analysing data, and doing lots, lots, more. The key to this? The rapid evolution of OpenAI's GPT models and making my first forays into prompt engineering. If I thought I was getting good, though, this book took me reminded me that I'm just scratching the surface. Halfway through the first chapter I was already furiously scribbling notes in the margins for what I could do better with my prompt writing and by the end of the text I felt like I had gotten a very good grounding - not just in GPTs specifically but in the bigger picture of how these hugely powerful tools were trained and came to maturity. I imagine that few will argue with my assertion that there is lots of hyperbole and "noise" in the AI space right now which, as ever, makes it hard to pick out the signal from the noise. Which is precisely why I sought out an O'Reilly title and I'm very glad that I did. Thorough, excellent, and I hope that this edition will be the first of many. As this rapidly maturing field scales and matures I think that prompt engineering will be an essential discipline to master. Pick up this text to get a good foothold on things. Read more

This book on prompt engineering is an absolute gem! As someone delving into the intricacies of AI and language models, I found this resource incredibly valuable. The author does a fantastic job of breaking down complex concepts into manageable, easy-to-understand sections. The practical advice is where this book truly shines. Each chapter is filled with real-world examples and step-by-step guides that make applying the techniques straightforward. Whether you're a novice just starting out or a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills, there's something here for everyone. Read more

These guys are two of the most experienced prompters in the world right now and have made this book incredibly accessible to allow us all to prompt like a pro, but also to understand the underlying technology and take advantage of the opportunities that there are with ai right now. Read more

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The book is ok yet I think you would get more for less if you just google for docs and articles on the web Read more