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Ep 848: Context Engineering: How to Get Expert-Level Outputs From AI Chatbots (Start Here Series Vol 7)

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How did prompt engineering die so quickly? ☠️ And what the heck does context engineering even mean?  One of the trickiest things about LLMs is they're changing daily, yet they're the engines that drive business results.  But if the engine is constantly changing, then you also have to change how you drive and the roads you take.  That's why we're tackling context engineering in this installment of our Start Here Series, the essential beginners guide to understanding AI basics and growing your skills.  Context Engineering: How to Get Expert-Level Outputs From AI Chatbots -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan Wilson Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter [https://youreverydayai.com/] More on this Episode: Episode Page [https://www.youreverydayai.com/ep-710-context-engineering-how-to-get-expert-level-outputs-from-ai-chatbots/] Join the discussion on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders. [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jordanwilson04_how-did-prompt-engineering-die-so-quickly-activity-7426809658197135360-7hj3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAEnbkdQBR48B1Rc3uoMWlWfVMPCScgZCUCQ] Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineup [https://www.youtube.com/@EverydayAI_/streams] Website: YourEverydayAI.com [https://youreverydayai.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes] Email The Show: info@youreverydayai.com [info@youreverydayai.com] Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanwilson04/] Topics Covered in This Episode: 1. Evolution from Prompt to Context Engineering 2. Why Prompt Engineering Is Now Obsolete 3. Defining Context Engineering in AI Chatbots 4. Six-Part Framework for Context Engineering 5. Four Layer System for Structuring AI Context 6. Building Reusable Context Vaults and Skills 7. Connecting Business Data to AI Models 8. Techniques to Achieve Expert-Level AI Outputs 9. Importance of Context Windows in Large Language Models 10. Context Engineering Best Practices and Scalability Timestamps: 00:00 "Access AI Community & Tools" 03:08 "Mastering Context in AI" 07:23 "Smart Models Require Less Precision" 12:01 "Context Engineering Beats Prompt Engineering" 15:49 "AI Context: Six Key Blocks" 16:47 "Building Context for Better Results" 19:53 "AI: Training, Not Easy Button" 25:17 "Chain of Thought Prompting Decline" 29:11 "Show, Don't Tell Techniques" 32:13 "Context, Reuse, and Scalable Systems" 33:19 "AI Chatbots: Memory and Skills" Keywords:  context engineering, AI chatbots, expert level outputs, prompt engineering, large language models, business context, AI models, custom instructions, data access, context window, prime prompt polish, reusable context vaults, context vaults, skills file, memory enabled models, ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, connectors, apps, searchable index, business data, personalized AI, context clues, reference material, examples, procedures, evaluation rubric, chain of thought prompting, generative AI, nondeterministic behavior, show don’t tell technique, few shot examples, rubric first technique, grading criteria, output quality, scalable AI systems, Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2175779/fan_mail/new]

Highlights

This episode explains how effective AI use is moving beyond carefully phrased prompts toward deliberately designed context. It presents a practical way to help AI produce more reliable, expert-level work by giving it the right information, structure, and standards.
00:00
Better context beats clever prompts
03:09
Better AI starts with better context.
10:20
Context engineering designs the AI’s working environment
12:04
Context engineering goes beyond prompt writing
15:50
AI needs relevant data and proper permissions
16:49
Effective AI context needs six structured building blocks.
22:44
AI becomes powerful when context turns into procedure
25:20
Strong context matters more than exact phrasing
29:15
Context and business data matter more than prompts
32:21
Reusable context beats perfect prompts
33:23
Expert AI results come from reusable systems.

Chapters

Access AI Community & Tools
00:00
Mastering Context in AI
03:08
Smart Models Require Less Precision
07:23
Context Engineering Beats Prompt Engineering
12:01
AI Context: Six Key Blocks
15:49
Building Context for Better Results
16:47
AI: Training, Not Easy Button
19:53
Chain of Thought Prompting Decline
25:17
Show, Don't Tell Techniques
29:11
Context, Reuse, and Scalable Systems
32:13
AI Chatbots: Memory and Skills
33:19

Transcript

Jordan Wilson: Welcome to the Everyday AI Podcast. My name is Jordan Wilson and for the past three and a half years, we've put out more than 800 episodes. Yet, one of the most common questions I get, I didn't really have an answer for. Where do I start on ...