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SEVEN BEST PRACTICES FOR WRITING HIGH-QUALITY PROMPTS

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High-quality prompts must be specific about the deliverable, use positive instructions, set a quality bar, attach real specifications instead of descriptions, utilize conversation memory, and treat approval prompts as a review step. Treat AI as a capable new teammate who has deep technical knowledge but lacks institutional context.