What is Prompt Chaining Prompting?

Prompt Chaining Prompting is one of the well-known prompting techniques used to interact with artificial intelligence models.

• Prompt Type: Advanced Structuring
• Definition: A complex task is broken into a series of smaller, connected prompts to guide the AI step-by-step.
• Typical Use Case: Multi-step projects like writing reports, planning events, or building workflows.
• Advantages: Simplifies complex tasks; ensures structured outputs.
• Disadvantages: Requires careful prompt design; can be time-intensive to set up.
• Implementation Tips: Plan the sequence of prompts in advance, ensuring each step builds on the previous output.
• Skill Level Required: Intermediate – Needs planning skills to break tasks into logical, sequential prompts.

Examples:

1. “Prompt 1: Create a to-do list for organizing a birthday party. Prompt 2: Write an invitation based on the to-do list.”
2. “Prompt 1: Outline a blog post on healthy eating. Prompt 2: Write the introduction based on the outline.”
3. “Prompt 1: List steps for a software installation. Prompt 2: Write a user guide for step one.”