Enhancing Prompt Handling in Post Generation

Introduction

We recently refined our post generation process to provide users with greater control over the final output, especially when incorporating creative or specific instructions. These enhancements focus on improving how user prompts are interpreted and applied during the content creation process.

Key Improvements

Prioritizing User Instructions

Previously, user-provided instructions were embedded within a larger context section, potentially diminishing their impact. To address this, we've relocated these instructions to the end of the prompt. This strategic repositioning ensures they receive higher priority and are more effectively integrated into the generated content.

Clarifying Constraints on Information

The original directive, "Do NOT invent information," inadvertently discouraged creative prompts. To rectify this, we've refined the instruction to "Do NOT invent technical information." This nuanced approach allows for creative freedom while maintaining accuracy and reliability in technical aspects of the generated post. For example, if a user requests a poem related to software development, the system can now generate a creative piece without being overly constrained by the original, broader restriction.

Emphasizing Mandatory Instructions

To further clarify the importance of user-defined rules, we've renamed the header from a general label to "MANDATORY USER INSTRUCTIONS." This change reinforces the critical nature of these guidelines in shaping the generated content.

Example

Consider the following illustrative scenario. A user wants to generate a blog post and provides additional instructions:

Generate a blog post about implementing a simple REST API.

MANDATORY USER INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add a short poem about the beauty of clean code.
- Do NOT invent technical information about specific libraries.

The generator will now prioritize these instructions, ensuring a poem is included while avoiding the creation of fictitious technical details.

Verdict

By strategically adjusting the placement and emphasis of user prompts, we've improved the flexibility and accuracy of our post generation process. This enhancement empowers users to guide the content creation process more effectively, leading to richer, more tailored results.