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Claude Advanced Prompting Techniques
Get the most from Claude with model-specific prompting strategies. XML tags, extended thinking, tool use, and best practices.
Example Prompts
Claude-specific: 'Use XML tags for structure: <context>background info</context><task>what to do</task><format>output format</format>'
'Enable extended thinking for complex reasoning tasks. Claude will show its work before answering.'
'Use Claude's tool use API for ReAct-style agents. Define tools with clear descriptions and input schemas.'
FAQ
What makes Claude different for prompting?
Claude excels at: XML tag structure, long context (200K), honest self-assessment, constitutional/principled behavior, and following detailed instructions precisely.
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