Large Language Models
System Prompt
Large Language Models· Intermediate
Definition
Instructions provided to an LLM before the user conversation begins, establishing its persona, capabilities, constraints, and operating context. The primary mechanism for customizing LLM behavior in deployed applications — invisible to end users but controlling the model's default behavior.
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#instructions#persona#configuration#deployment
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