What is the best way to think of prompt engineering?

I reckon the best way is to see it as a dialogue, not a command. Think of the AI as an incredibly smart, but very literal, assistant who has read everything but has no life experience.

You're not just asking a question. You're providing clear instructions, context, and sometimes even an example of what you want. The better and more specific your guidance, the more useful the answer will be. It's all about shaping the conversation to get the result you're after.