Now that you have accessed Gemini AI and understood the interface, it’s time to write your first prompt.
A prompt is simply the instruction or question you give to Gemini.
The quality of your prompt directly affects the quality of the response.
1. What is a Prompt?
A prompt is:
- A question
- A command
- A task instruction
- A request for explanation
Example:
Explain what Artificial Intelligence is.
This is a simple prompt.
2. Writing a Basic Prompt
Start with simple and clear questions.
Examples:
- What is machine learning?
- Explain cloud computing in simple words.
- Write a short paragraph about digital marketing.
- Create a PHP function to validate email.
Clear prompts produce clear answers.
3. Improving Your Prompt
Instead of writing:
Explain AI.
Write:
Explain Artificial Intelligence in simple language for beginners using bullet points.
Adding details improves output quality.
4. Adding Role-Based Instructions
You can ask Gemini to respond as a specific role.
Example:
Act as a senior web developer and explain MVC architecture in simple terms.
This gives more professional responses.
5. Controlling Tone and Format
You can control:
- Tone (formal, friendly, professional)
- Length (short, detailed)
- Format (bullet points, paragraph, table)
Example:
Write a 200-word professional introduction about Google Cloud using bullet points.
Specific instructions improve structure.
6. Multi-Step Prompts
You can ask Gemini to perform multiple steps.
Example:
Explain what SEO is, then give 5 practical tips, and finally provide a short summary.
Gemini can handle structured tasks.
7. Asking Follow-Up Questions
If response is unclear, ask:
- Can you explain this in simpler language?
- Provide an example.
- Give a real-world use case.
- Convert this into table format.
Conversations can continue naturally.
8. Common Beginner Mistakes
Avoid:
- Very short unclear prompts
- Confusing instructions
- Multiple unrelated questions in one line
- Expecting real-time verified data without confirmation
Clarity is important.
9. Example of Weak vs Strong Prompt
Weak Prompt:
Tell me about coding.
Strong Prompt:
Explain the basics of PHP programming for beginners with examples and common mistakes to avoid.
Strong prompts give better results.
10. Practice Exercise
Try these beginner prompts:
- Explain how the internet works in simple language.
- Write a short motivational paragraph for students.
- Generate a simple HTML contact form.
- List 5 benefits of cloud computing.
Practice improves prompt writing skills.
Important Tip
Think of Gemini as:
- An assistant that follows instructions
- A system that needs clarity
- A tool that improves with better prompts
Better prompts = better results.
Summary
Writing your first prompt in Gemini is simple, but writing a clear and structured prompt improves output quality. You can control tone, format, length, and role to get better results.
In the next tutorial, we will learn Understanding Gemini Responses, so you can interpret answers correctly.