Chapter 9 · 8 lessons · 894 min
Prompt Template Formats
A pocket library of proven prompt shapes for every situation.
Lessons in this chapter
All lessons are free and open — start anywhere, in any order.
- 1The 5 Classic Prompt FormatsRTF, CRISP, RICCE, RACE, COSTAR — the templates pros copy-paste daily.112 min
- 2System Prompts vs User Prompts vs ExamplesWhere to put what — the architecture of a production-grade prompt.110 min
- 3Format Library — Copy-Paste by TaskA working library: emails, social posts, summaries, code, research, hiring, and more.114 min
- 4Advanced Patterns — Chain, Critique, Self-ReviewPatterns that double the quality of any output: step-by-step reasoning, self-critique, structured JSON.112 min
- 5Lovable Prompt Recipes — Deep DiveCopy-paste prompts for Lovable that consistently produce production-ready output.113 min
- 6Common Mistakes & How to Avoid ThemThe 5 traps beginners fall into when working on prompt template formats — and the fix for each.111 min
- 7A Real-World WalkthroughA start-to-finish example of applying prompt template formats to a real project you can copy.111 min
- 8Mental Models That Actually HelpThe 3 mental models we keep coming back to when things get hard in prompt template formats.111 min
