Prompt Engineering in 2026: From Craft to Production Infrastructure
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Prompt engineering has evolved from a trial-and-error hack into a disciplined engineering practice essential for production AI systems. Developers are moving beyond manual prompt tweaking toward automated optimization, systematic testing, and collaborative platforms that treat prompts as first-class code artifacts. With generative AI adoption accelerating across industries, prompt engineering now underpins reliable, scalable applications in domains such as finance, healthcare, and beyond.