The Art of Prompt Engineering with chatGPT: A Hands-On Guide - Paperback

by Nathan Hunter (Author)

Most people are still only scratching the surface of what tools like ChatGPT can do.

They type something in, get a response back, tweak a few words, and hope it improves. Sometimes it does. Sometimes it doesn't. What is usually missing is a deeper understanding of how large language models work and why prompt engineering makes such a difference.

This fully rebuilt and expanded 2026 edition of The Art of Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT was created to fix that.

Written in clear, accessible language, this book helps you develop practical prompt engineering skill that goes far beyond one model, one platform, or one moment in time. Whether you use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, DeepSeek, or the tools that come next, the ideas in this book are designed to help you understand the deeper mechanics behind them and use that understanding well.

Inside, you will find:

• a clear introduction to how large language models work
• the 5 pillars of prompt engineering
• advanced prompting methods explained in a human way
• hands-on exercises and examples to help things stick
• practical techniques you can use in your work and creative life
• a timeless foundation you can carry across tools, models, and platforms

Nathan Hunter is the founder of ChatGPT Trainings and has led hands-on GenAI training for more than 10,000 employees across the globe, helping enterprise teams build practical AI skills in ways that actually make sense.

With more than 220 pages and completely new visuals throughout, this new edition is a major expansion of the original book.

If you want to stop guessing and start understanding, this book will help you take that step.