Context Engineering, Clearly Explained

Matt Maher September 3, 2025
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What exactly is context engineering—and how is it different from, or related to, prompt engineering? In this video, I break it down step by step. We’ll explore how prompts, memory, files, tools, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) all fit together to form the “context” that LLMs like ChatGPT use to generate answers. You’ll learn: What context engineering actually means. How it complements prompt engineering instead of competing with it. Why memory, files, and tools matter for building agentic systems. A clear framework for thinking about AI conversations. By the end, you’ll have a complete mental model for how to tune the dials of context and prompts so you can get more consistent, reliable results—whether you’re chatting casually with an AI or designing advanced workflows. If you found this explainer helpful, let me know in the comments what other AI fundamentals you’d like to see covered. #AI #ContextEngineering #PromptEngineering #LLM #ArtificialIntelligence #AgenticAI 00:00 - Start 00:46 - What is a Context 02:06 - Memory 04:42 - Files 06:42 - Tools 08:40 - Prompt 09:24 - A breakout about the breakdown 10:45 - Prompt Engineering 14:59 - Using it all 16:09 - Conclusion

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