'All prompting is managing up': the quip that reframes prompt engineering
round · x · 2026-09-01
A one-liner making the rounds: all prompting is managing up. Writing prompts for AI is functionally the same as managing your boss at work—give context, set expectations, define acceptance criteria, and tolerate quirks. A neat analogy that nails the essence of prompt engineering.
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