Why Prompt Engineering Is a Real Skill And Why I Use It Daily
May 21, 2025
When I first started using ChatGPT to debug CSS issues and fix broken Hugo layouts, I thought I was just asking better questions. Turns out, that’s called prompt engineering—and it’s become a core part of how I work.
Prompt engineering isn’t about tricking AI. It’s about thinking clearly, describing problems well, and structuring requests in a way that gets useful output fast. Whether I’m brainstorming post titles, generating config files, or rewriting site copy, I’m prompting my way through it.
It’s not about being lazy. It’s about working smarter—with a sidekick that never sleeps.
I wrote a full breakdown of how I use prompt engineering in my daily workflow and why it’s more than just typing questions into a chat box.
If you’re curious about how AI can fit into your development process, that’s a great place to start.