Context Engineering in AI: The Real Secret Behind Smarter, More Useful Language Models

Author(s): MD Rafsun Sheikh

Originally published on Towards AI.

Context Engineering in AI: The Real Secret Behind Smarter, More Useful Language Models

If you’ve ever been frustrated by vague, robotic answers from AI, there’s a good chance the problem wasn’t the model but the context.

The article delves into context engineering, emphasizing its significance in optimizing AI responses and behaviors. It explores how context is crucial for effective AI performance, contrasting it with traditional prompt engineering. The text outlines practical techniques, such as system prompt design and context compression, that enhance AI interactions. Moreover, it highlights the rising need for contextual awareness due to the limitations of prompt-based models, urging readers to master context engineering for improved AI applications.

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