Prompt Categories

Taxonomy of Prompts

Text Prompts

• General Information: Inquiries about various topics requiring descriptive or explanatory responses.

  • Example: "Explain the process of photosynthesis."

• Summarization: Requests for condensed versions of longer texts.

  • Example: "Summarize the key points of the article on climate change."

• Translation: Converting text from one language to another.

  • Example: "Translate this paragraph from English to Spanish."

Coding Prompts

• Code Generation: Creating snippets of code to solve specific problems or tasks.

  • Example: "Write a Python function to reverse a string."

• Debugging: Identifying and fixing errors in code.

  • Example: "Debug this JavaScript function that isn't returning the correct result."

• Code Explanation: Describing what a piece of code does.

  • Example: "Explain this SQL query step by step."

Data Extraction

• Information Retrieval: Extracting specific data from text or databases.

  • Example: "Extract all email addresses from this text."

• Web Scraping: Collecting data from websites.

  • Example: "Write a Python script to scrape product prices from an e-commerce site."

• Data Transformation: Converting data into a different format or structure.

  • Example: "Transform this JSON data into a CSV file."

Creative Writing

• Storytelling: Crafting narratives or fictional pieces.

  • Example: "Write a short story about a detective solving a mystery."

• Poetry: Creating poems in various styles.

  • Example: "Write a haiku about the changing seasons."

• Scriptwriting: Writing dialogues or scripts for plays, movies, or videos.

  • Example: "Draft a dialogue between two characters in a sci-fi setting."

Business and Professional

• Report Writing: Creating structured reports on specific topics.

  • Example: "Write a market analysis report on the tech industry."

• Email Drafting: Composing professional emails for various purposes.

  • Example: "Draft an email to a client regarding project updates."

• Presentation Creation: Developing outlines or slides for presentations.

  • Example: "Create an outline for a presentation on the benefits of renewable energy."

Educational

• Question and Answer: Providing answers to educational or academic questions.

  • Example: "What are the main causes of the French Revolution?"

• Lesson Plans: Designing instructional plans for teaching.

  • Example: "Create a lesson plan for teaching the water cycle to 4th graders."

• Study Guides: Compiling key information for study purposes.

  • Example: "Develop a study guide for a biology exam covering cell structure."

Technical Documentation

• User Manuals: Writing instructions for using software or hardware.

  • Example: "Create a user manual for setting up a new Wi-Fi router."

• API Documentation: Detailing how to use software APIs.

  • Example: "Write the API documentation for a payment gateway."

• FAQs: Generating frequently asked questions and answers.

  • Example: "Develop an FAQ for a new software product."

Personal Development

• Goal Setting: Assisting with the formulation of personal or professional goals.

  • Example: "Help me set SMART goals for improving my fitness."

• Time Management: Offering strategies for effective time management.

  • Example: "Provide tips for managing time effectively while working from home."

• Motivational: Crafting motivational messages or speeches.

  • Example: "Write a motivational speech for students graduating high school."f