Anthropic’s “Prompt Engineering Overview” is a foundational guide for developers looking to refine how they work with Claude models. It outlines the prerequisites for effective prompt engineering—including clearly defined success criteria, empirical testing methods, and a draft prompt to iterate on. The document is structured to help users think critically about their goals before engaging in prompt optimization, setting a standard for thoughtful and testable prompt creation.
This resource also provides links to related tools like a prompt generator and guidance on creating strong empirical evaluations. It emphasizes iterative testing and clarity in prompt construction, encouraging a disciplined approach to improving model outputs. Whether you’re working on customer support, summarization, or more advanced model use cases, this overview ensures your prompting foundation is strong and measurable.
