Prompt Engineering is Just Stack Overflow

Learn how prompt engineering parallels the familiar practice of searching Stack Overflow in this 10-minute conference talk from Config Management Camp Ghent 2026. Discover the similarities between crafting effective prompts for AI systems and formulating good search queries on Stack Overflow, exploring how both require understanding the problem, knowing what information to include, and iterating on your approach. Gain insights into why the skills you've already developed for finding solutions online translate directly to working with AI tools, making prompt engineering less mysterious and more approachable for technical professionals.