Term: Prompt
Level: Beginner
Category: Core Concept
🪄 Simple Definition: A prompt is the text or question you type to tell AI what you want.
🌟 Expanded Definition: A prompt is your instruction to the AI. It could be a simple question (“What’s the capital of France?”) or a detailed request (“Write a 3-step marketing plan for a bakery that wants more local customers”).
The quality of the AI’s answer depends heavily on how clear and specific your prompt is.
⚡ In Action:Prompt: “Explain photosynthesis like I’m 10 years old.”The AI adjusts its answer to be kid-friendly because the prompt sets the style.
💡 Pro Tip:Think of prompts like recipes: the clearer the ingredients and steps you give, the better the dish turns out.