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Few-shot prompting
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Giving the model **a few input→output examples** in the prompt so it copies the pattern on new inputs.
#When to use
Classification, formatting, tone matching, or any task where examples beat long rules.
#When not to
When examples would leak private data, or when a strict schema + JSON mode is cleaner.
#Example
Input: "refund late" → Label: billing
Input: "app crashed" → Label: technical
Input: "upgrade plan" → Label: sales
Input: "can't log in" → Label: