---
id: "prereq-basic-prompting"
type: "prerequisite"
source_timestamps: ["01:46:04"]
tags: ["foundational-skills"]
related: ["concept-ai-fluency-levels", "framework-context-sandwich"]
reason: "Without knowing how to input text and iterate on responses, higher-level frameworks like the Context Sandwich cannot be applied."
sources: ["day1"]
sourceVaultSlug: "ai-advantage-summit-2026-2026Apr28"
originDay: 1
---
# Basic Prompting Knowledge

## Prerequisite

To transition from Level 1 (Answers) to Level 2 (Partner) of [[concept-ai-fluency-levels]], a user must understand the basic mechanics of interacting with a Large Language Model via text prompts.

## Why

Without knowing how to input text and iterate on responses, higher-level frameworks like [[framework-context-sandwich-d1]] cannot be applied. The Sandwich assumes you can already:

- Open a model interface ([[entity-chatgpt]], [[entity-claude]])
- Type a multi-paragraph prompt
- Read the output critically
- Issue a follow-up that builds on the conversation

## Minimum Viable Skill

- ~5 hours of hands-on Q&A practice with a single model.
- Familiarity with basic features: regenerate, edit prompt, copy output, paste examples.

## Source

Timestamp 01:46:04 — Igor Pogany.


## Related across days
- [[prereq-llm-familiarity]]
- [[prereq-agent-concept]]