Using Examples in Prompts

Examples clarify intent better than descriptions. Show the AI what you want, don't just tell it.

Reference Existing Code

Abstract

"Create a service similar to the payment service"

Concrete

"Create OrderService following the pattern in app/Services/PaymentService.php:

class PaymentService
{
    public function __construct(
        private PaymentGateway $gateway,
        private PaymentRepository $repository
    ) {}