Agent Sim (Simulation): Role-playing, practice scenarios Agent X (Expert): Personalized feedback/tutoring

5-Step Agent Creation:

  1. Persona - Role for agent ("Act as fitness trainer...")
  2. Context - Scenario details and background
  3. Interaction rules - Types of conversations, behaviors to follow
  4. Stop phrase - Way to end simulation (e.g., "jazz hands")
  5. Feedback mechanism - Summary and improvement areas after conversation

Essential Prompt Components

  1. Role/Persona - Sets expertise routing
  2. Objective - Clear mission for AI
  3. Process/Methodology - Step-by-step approach
  4. Format expectations - How to deliver output
  5. Boundaries - Anti-goals, what NOT to do
  6. Priorities - How to resolve conflicting goals
  7. Validation criteria - How to check its work

Common Use Cases

Emails: Professional + friendly tone, specify key points to highlight Data Analysis: Ask for insights, trends, formulas Presentations: Request structure, talking points, visual suggestions Content Creation: Specify tone with detailed phrases ("friendly, like explaining to a curious friend")

Key Reminders