Evaluation-Driven Prompt Iteration (ANSWERED)
Build golden sets, error taxonomy, automated graders, and human review loops to iterate prompts like production software.
TL;DR — Quick Answer
Start from a representative eval set with labeled expected behavior, categorize failures, change one variable at a time, and measure with automated and human metrics. Prompt iteration without evals is guessing; production teams tie every prompt version to pass rates, cost, latency, and safety scores.
The Interview Question
Describe a rigorous workflow for improving prompts using evaluation datasets rather than vibe checks.
Deep Explanation
Eval-first mindset
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