Question

A backend developer is writing a Copilot Chat prompt to generate a data-access function. They plan to include: (1) the target database schema, (2) the coding standards their team follows, (3) a one-line request to 'write a function that fetches active users'. When structuring this prompt for the most reliable result, which arrangement best follows prompt engineering principles?

Accepted Answer

Provide the supporting context (schema and coding standards) first, then state the specific task instruction clearly at the end.

Answer

Put the one-line task request first, then paste the schema and coding standards afterward as reference material.

Answer

Interleave the task request between the schema and the coding standards so the model reads it in the middle.

Answer

Omit the schema entirely and rely on Copilot to infer the table structure from the coding standards.