Prompt engineering offers a wide range of techniques to enhance the capabilities of ChatGPT. In this chapter, we will explore the CONVERT prompt, a powerful technique that allows us to perform conversions, calculations, or unit conversions using ChatGPT as a computational tool.

By utilizing the CONVERT directive, we can leverage ChatGPT”s computational abilities to obtain results for various conversion tasks.

Understanding the CONVERT Directive

The CONVERT directive enables us to specify a conversion task or calculation within the prompt and instruct ChatGPT to perform the conversion or calculation. This technique empowers us to leverage ChatGPT as a computational engine for various conversion or calculation needs.

The basic syntax for the CONVERT directive is as follows −

User: Convert 10 miles to kilometers.
ChatGPT: 10 miles is approximately equal to 16.09 kilometers.

In this example, the user requests the conversion of 10 miles to kilometers. The response from ChatGPT includes the converted value, which is approximately 16.09 kilometers.

Best Practices for Using the CONVERT Directive

To make the most of the CONVERT directive, consider the following best practices −

• Clearly Specify the Conversion Task − Clearly state the conversion task or calculation we desire in the prompt. Provide all the necessary details, such as the units or values involved, to ensure accurate conversions or calculations.

• Handle Ambiguity − Some conversion tasks may have multiple interpretations or units. Specify the context or the specific units to avoid ambiguity and obtain the desired result.

• Format the Response − Format the response generated by ChatGPT to make it clear and easy to understand. Round the values, use appropriate units, and consider using standard conventions for displaying results.

• Experiment and Verify − Test the accuracy of the conversions or calculations generated by ChatGPT with known values or established sources. Verify the results obtained and iterate on the prompt if necessary.

Example Application − Python Implementation

Let”s explore a practical example of using the CONVERT directive with a Python script that interacts with ChatGPT.

import openai

# Set your API key here
openai.api_key = ''YOUR_API_KEY''

def generate_chat_response(prompt):
   response = openai.Completion.create(
      engine="text-davinci-003",
      prompt=prompt,
      max_tokens=100,
      temperature=0.7,
      n=1,
      stop=None
   )
   return response

user_prompt = "User: Convert 10 miles to kilometers.n"
chat_prompt = user_prompt + "ChatGPT: [CONVERT: 10 miles to kilometers]"

response = generate_chat_response(chat_prompt)
print(response)

In this example, we define a function generate_chat_response() that takes a prompt and uses the OpenAI API to generate a response using ChatGPT. The chat_prompt variable contains the user”s prompt and the ChatGPT response, including the CONVERT directive to perform the conversion of 10 miles to kilometers.

Output

When we run the script, we will receive the generated response from ChatGPT, including the converted value specified within the CONVERT directive.

16.09 km

The output shows that 10 miles is approximately 16.09 kilometers.

Conclusion

In this chapter, we explored the CONVERT directive in prompt engineering for ChatGPT. By utilizing the CONVERT directive, we can leverage ChatGPT as a computational tool to perform conversions or calculations.