A prompt is the instruction or stimulus given to an artificial intelligence system to generate a response. This output can be of multiple types: text, ideas, images, summaries, code, action plans, among others.

The key idea is that a prompt functions like a seed: the quality, clarity, and detail of that seed determine the value of the harvest. A prompt isn't simply "asking for something"; it's the way we structure the request that guides the level of precision and creativity of the response.

So a prompt:

• Is an instruction: AI doesn't read minds; it works from the words and patterns it receives.

• It's a choreography of words: order, clarity, and intent define the rhythm of the response.

• It's dynamic: you can iterate (iteration is the process of repeating a set of instructions or steps multiple times), adjust, and ask for a different version again.

In short, a prompt is much more than a simple command: it's the tool we use to shape our interaction with artificial intelligence. The quality of the response depends not only on the model but also on how we phrase the request. By understanding that it's an instruction, a choreography of words, and a dynamic process that can be adjusted and improved, we stop seeing AI as something distant and begin to treat it as a flexible collaborator.

Mastering the art of the prompt means, ultimately, learning to communicate precisely to achieve useful, creative, and applicable results in real-life situations.