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AI & Generative AI interview questions
LLMs, tokens, embeddings, RAG and prompt engineering, the questions every AI role now asks.
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- What is prompt engineering, and what makes a good prompt?
Prompt engineering is writing and testing the input to an LLM so it reliably produces the output you need. Good prompts give clear instructions and context, show a few examples when the format matters, and ask for a specific output structure.
BeginnerIn-depth3 min read - When would you use prompting, RAG or fine-tuning to adapt an LLM?
Start with prompting because it is cheapest and fastest to change. Add RAG when the model needs knowledge it does not have, such as private or changing data. Use fine-tuning when you need consistent behaviour, style or format that prompting cannot reliably achieve, not mainly to add facts.
AdvancedIn-depth4 min read