Introduction to Prompt Engineering

Introduction to Prompt Engineering was a practical developer learning session held on 9 October 2026 at Kabarak University. The event brought together approximately 35 participants for a hands-on learning experience covering essential developer tools, collaboration workflows, and AI-powered productivity. Led by Onduso Bonface, CEO & Founder of Bonnie Computer Hub, the session combined demonstrations, guided exercises, and collaborative problem-solving. Topics Covered: 1. The Command Line Interface (CLI) Participants explored the command line and practised creating a Git practice directory and a README file. 2. Git and Version Control: Participants learned about version control and collaboration workflows, including a practical exercise on identifying and resolving Git merge conflicts. 3. Introduction to Prompt Engineering: Participants explored how to write clearer, more effective prompts and improve the quality and usefulness of AI-generated responses through a practical prompt-rewriting exercise. 4. Google Gemini Basics: - Participants were introduced to Gemini and explored practical ways to interact with AI, including creating and using a Gem. Learning Approach: - The session emphasized practical participation rather than theory alone. Learners worked through hands-on exercises, explored real-world development scenarios, and discussed how these skills can support their learning and future software development projects. Collaboration: - The session formed part of the ongoing developer learning initiative by Bonnie Computer Hub in collaboration with GDG Kabarak University, aimed at equipping learners with practical technology skills and preparing them for modern development workflows.