XML and Hashtag Prompt Formats

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The XML and Hashtag tags were discussed in:

B2B Prompt Engineering for PMMs

XML-style tags

XML style tags are essentially: <tag/> content </tag>.

For example,

<role>

[Specify the role or perspective the LLM should adopt. Example: "Data scientist," "SEO Expert."]

</role>

<context>

[Provide background information, requirements, or constraints relevant to the task. Include details like the industry, goals, or audience.]

</context>

<task>

[Clearly define the specific request. Include any steps or sub-tasks needed.]

</task>

<output>

[Describe the desired format of the response: "Provide a bullet list," "Create a table," "Write in paragraphs."]

</output>

<tone>

[Define the desired tone: "Technical," "Conversational," "Formal," "Persuasive."]

</tone>

<validation>

(Optional) [Specify how the output will be evaluated for success: "Should include 3-5 actionable points," "Ensure all legal constraints are addressed," "Include only verifiable data."]

</validation>