GenAI Tip #1: Improve Prompt Results with This Simple Instruction

When using GenAI tools like ChatGPT for test case generation, reviewing requirements, or analyzing user stories, we often need to provide context in chunks.

📌 Start your conversation with this prompt:

“I will be sending you several pieces of information in multiple messages. For each one, your only job is to acknowledge that you’ve received it with a simple message like “Acknowledged”—nothing more. Please do not take any action or provide any analysis or output until I send a final message with the instruction: “Now proceed.” Only then should you act on the information shared.“

🛑 Why this works:

-> It stops the model from responding after every input

-> Ensures the model waits until you’ve shared all details

-> Prevents premature or incomplete answers

-> Mimics a real approach: gather context first, then act with precision

It helps the model listen first, then act — just like a good teammate would. 💡

Whether you’re feeding in test data, requirement docs, or bug logs — this simple step leads to more relevant and accurate GenAI outputs.

Give it a shot — would love to hear any useful tips you might have!

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