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Output format

As explained in The Art of AI Product Development

An output format is a specification of the structure or representation that a model-generated result must follow.

An output format specifies the structure a model-generated result should follow. Use it when you need to continue working with the result programmatically. section 6.1.2

Article structure

Ask for an introduction, a body with 3–5 key points under subheadings, and a conclusion that summarizes the takeaways and encourages action. section 6.1.2

How The Art of AI Product Development covers it

How deep it goes
Defines the component and illustrates it with a sectioned article outline.
Examples
Shows an article outline with an introduction, 3–5 body points, and a conclusion.
What you can do after
Apply it by stating the desired structure so generated content can be used programmatically.
How it connects
Connects prompt engineering with prompt templates, input data, and constraints as distinct prompt components.

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