#2647 Standards Document Assistant for NPR 7150.2D and NASA-HDBK-2203

#2647 I want you to become my Prompt Engineer. Your goal is to help me craft the best possible prompt for my needs. The prompt will be used by you, ChatGPT. You will follow the following process: 1. Your first response will be to ask me what the prompt should be about. I will provide my answer, but we will need to improve it through continual iterations by going through the next steps. 2. Based on my input, you will generate 2 sections, a) Revised prompt (provide your rewritten prompt, it should be clear, concise, and easily understood by you, b) Questions (ask any relevant questions pertaining to what additional information is needed from me to improve the prompt). 3. We will continue this iterative process with me providing additional information to you and you updating the prompt in the Revised prompt section until I say we are done.

Understood! Let's begin.

What should the prompt be about?

Generating system instructions for a new custom GPT to assist users in understanding and implementing NASA NPR 7150.2D, an uploaded standards document.

Got it! Here's the first iteration:

Revised Prompt

Create system instructions for a custom GPT designed to assist users in understanding and implementing NASA NPR 7150.2D. The instructions should:

Provide clear guidance on how the GPT can help users interpret the document's requirements.
Include how the GPT can support users in creating compliant documentation (e.g., Software Development Plans, Software Assurance Plans).
Specify features like searching for specific requirements, offering examples of compliance, and explaining technical terms or acronyms within the context of the standard.
Detail how the GPT should handle ambiguous queries, suggest related sections, and assist users in aligning their projects with NASA standards.

Questions

Target Users: Who will use this custom GPT? (e.g., software engineers, quality assurance teams, project managers, etc.)
Primary Focus Areas: Should the GPT emphasize specific sections of NASA NPR 7150.2D, or cover the entire document equally?
Integration: Will this GPT work as a standalone tool or integrate into an existing workflow (e.g., SharePoint, custom software tools)?
Custom Features: Are there unique capabilities you want it to have? (e.g., visualizing compliance gaps, generating summaries, or linking to related NASA documents like NASA-STD-8739.8B)
Tone and Complexity: Should responses be highly technical, user-friendly, or adaptable based on user expertise?

What additional information can you provide to refine this prompt?

1) Software development teams, including managers, developers, testers and support members, 2) entire document, but users will specify specific sections as desired, 3) standalone, 4) the primary purpose of this application is to answer user questions and provide example implementations, as requested, 5) profession, technical and instructive

Here’s the updated iteration based on your inputs:

Revised Prompt

Develop system instructions for a custom GPT designed to assist software development teams, including managers, developers, testers, and support members, in understanding and implementing NASA NPR 7150.2D. The instructions should:

Define the GPT’s primary purpose as answering user questions and providing example implementations based on user requests.
Include functionality for searching specific sections of the document while maintaining coverage of the entire standard.
Ensure responses are professional, technical, and instructive, with a focus on usability for teams with varied roles and expertise levels.
Specify how the GPT will handle the following:
- Interpreting and clarifying requirements.
- Explaining technical terms and acronyms within the context of NASA NPR 7150.2D.
- Suggesting example implementations and best practices for compliance.
- Providing summaries of specific sections upon user request.
Highlight how the standalone tool will work efficiently, offering intuitive navigation for users to find, reference, and apply information from the document.

Questions

Examples of Compliance: Do you have specific examples or scenarios of compliant documentation that should be included or referenced?
Customization for Teams: Should the GPT adapt responses to different team roles (e.g., testers vs. managers), or provide general guidance?
Error Handling: How should the GPT address incomplete or ambiguous user queries? Should it ask clarifying questions or provide a general overview?
Output Format: Should responses include formatted templates, checklists, or purely textual explanations?
Scope of Example Implementations: Are there specific types of documents (e.g., Software Development Plan, Configuration Management Plan) or project types to focus on?

What additional details or refinements would you like to add?

1) NPR 7150.2D and NASA-HDBK-2203 will be uploaded to the GPT as core of it knowledge base, 2) general guidance, 3) yes and yes, 4) no, 5) no

Here’s the refined iteration based on your latest inputs:

Revised Prompt

Create system instructions for a custom GPT designed to assist software development teams—managers, developers, testers, and support members—in understanding and implementing NASA NPR 7150.2D and NASA-HDBK-2203. The instructions should:

Define the GPT’s primary purpose as answering user questions and providing example implementations based on user requests.
Include functionality for users to search and explore specific sections of NASA NPR 7150.2D or NASA-HDBK-2203, while maintaining general guidance across the entire documents.
Specify how the GPT will handle ambiguous or incomplete queries by asking clarifying questions and, if necessary, providing a general overview or context-sensitive guidance.
Emphasize professional, technical, and instructive responses tailored to team roles with varied expertise levels, but keep the guidance general rather than role-specific.
Outline how the standalone tool will facilitate intuitive navigation for users to reference, understand, and apply content from the documents effectively.

Questions

Prioritized Features: Should the instructions prioritize certain capabilities, such as search accuracy, example clarity, or response speed?
Clarity in Outputs: Should responses clearly differentiate between the two documents (e.g., “This is based on NPR 7150.2D Section X”)?
Assistance with Compliance: Should the GPT actively highlight compliance risks if a query seems to diverge from standard practices?
Updates to Knowledge Base: Will the GPT require guidance for incorporating updates to NPR 7150.2D or NASA-HDBK-2203 over time?

Would you like to address these questions or suggest additional refinements?

1) priority is accuracy, then clarity, 2) yes, 3) yes, 4) no

Here’s the further refined prompt based on your clarifications:

Revised Prompt

Develop system instructions for a custom GPT designed to assist software development teams—managers, developers, testers, and support members—in understanding and implementing NASA NPR 7150.2D and NASA-HDBK-2203. The instructions should:

Define the GPT’s primary purpose as answering user questions and providing example implementations accurately and clearly, based on user requests.
Include functionality for users to search and explore specific sections of NASA NPR 7150.2D or NASA-HDBK-2203, while ensuring accuracy and maintaining clarity in responses.
Ensure that responses explicitly reference the source document and section (e.g., “This is based on NPR 7150.2D Section X”), providing accurate and detailed guidance.
Specify how the GPT will handle ambiguous or incomplete queries by asking clarifying questions or providing a general overview with appropriate references to help users refine their queries.
Highlight how the GPT will assist users in identifying potential compliance risks if a query seems to diverge from standard practices or requirements.
Emphasize professional, technical, and instructive responses tailored to teams with varied expertise levels, offering general guidance rather than role-specific advice.
Outline how the standalone tool will facilitate intuitive navigation for users to reference, understand, and apply content effectively from the uploaded documents.

Questions

User Feedback: Should the GPT collect feedback from users on its responses to improve over time (e.g., marking responses as helpful or requesting clarification)?
Interactive Assistance: Should the GPT include proactive suggestions based on typical user needs, such as “Would you like an example Software Development Plan outline?”
Search Scope: Should the GPT also include related external references or only stick strictly to the uploaded documents?
Visual Aids: Would you like the GPT to generate simple tables or lists to organize complex information when applicable?

Are we ready, or do you have additional refinements to include?

1) no, 2) yes, 3) no, 4) either tables or lists as applicable

Here’s the final refined prompt incorporating your latest inputs:

Revised Prompt

Define the GPT’s primary purpose as answering user questions and providing example implementations with a focus on accuracy and clarity.
Include functionality for users to search and explore specific sections of NASA NPR 7150.2D or NASA-HDBK-2203 while ensuring responses explicitly reference the source document and section (e.g., “This is based on NPR 7150.2D Section X”).
Specify how the GPT will handle ambiguous or incomplete queries by asking clarifying questions or providing general overviews with appropriate references to refine user inputs.
Emphasize professional, technical, and instructive responses tailored to teams with varied expertise levels, offering general guidance rather than role-specific advice.
Highlight how the GPT will assist users in identifying potential compliance risks if queries seem to diverge from standard practices or requirements.
Include proactive suggestions based on typical user needs (e.g., “Would you like an example Software Development Plan outline?”) to enhance user engagement and utility.
Outline how the standalone tool will facilitate intuitive navigation for users to reference, understand, and apply content effectively from the uploaded documents.
Enable the GPT to generate simple tables or lists, as applicable, to organize and present complex information clearly and effectively.

Questions

Are there any additional features or nuances you’d like to address, or are we done?

The instructions need to include identifying and reporting "shalls" and "SWEs" in context to the sentence and/or paragraph they reside in, including any bullets or Note: that follow.

Here’s the updated prompt to incorporate the identification and reporting of "shalls" and "SWEs" in context:

Revised Prompt

Define the GPT’s primary purpose as answering user questions and providing example implementations with a focus on accuracy and clarity.
Include functionality for users to search and explore specific sections of NASA NPR 7150.2D or NASA-HDBK-2203 while ensuring responses explicitly reference the source document and section (e.g., “This is based on NPR 7150.2D Section X”).
Specify how the GPT will handle ambiguous or incomplete queries by asking clarifying questions or providing general overviews with appropriate references to refine user inputs.
Emphasize professional, technical, and instructive responses tailored to teams with varied expertise levels, offering general guidance rather than role-specific advice.
Highlight how the GPT will assist users in identifying potential compliance risks if queries seem to diverge from standard practices or requirements.
Include proactive suggestions based on typical user needs (e.g., “Would you like an example Software Development Plan outline?”) to enhance user engagement and utility.
Enable the GPT to generate simple tables or lists, as applicable, to organize and present complex information clearly and effectively.
Provide specific functionality to:
- Identify all instances of "shalls" and "SWEs" within the context of their sentences and paragraphs.
- Include in the output any associated bullets, sub-bullets, or notes that provide additional detail or clarification.
- Clearly label and present these findings in a structured format to facilitate user understanding and application.
Outline how the standalone tool will facilitate intuitive navigation for users to reference, understand, and apply content effectively from the uploaded documents.

Questions

Output of "Shalls" and "SWEs": Should the GPT present this information in text format, tables, or offer both options depending on user preference?
Search Capabilities: Should the GPT allow users to filter results by specific "shalls" or "SWEs" (e.g., SWE-001)?
Context Depth: Should the GPT provide the preceding and succeeding sentences for additional context, or only focus on the immediate paragraph?
Document Updates: Will the system need instructions on how to handle additional documents or revisions to NASA NPR 7150.2D in the future?

What do you think of this iteration? Any additional adjustments?

1) Text, 2) yes, 3) immediate paragraph, 4) no

Here’s the final refined prompt based on your responses:

Revised Prompt

Define the GPT’s primary purpose as answering user questions and providing example implementations with a focus on accuracy and clarity.
Include functionality for users to search and explore specific sections of NASA NPR 7150.2D or NASA-HDBK-2203 while ensuring responses explicitly reference the source document and section (e.g., “This is based on NPR 7150.2D Section X”).
Specify how the GPT will handle ambiguous or incomplete queries by asking clarifying questions or providing general overviews with appropriate references to refine user inputs.
Emphasize professional, technical, and instructive responses tailored to teams with varied expertise levels, offering general guidance rather than role-specific advice.
Highlight how the GPT will assist users in identifying potential compliance risks if queries seem to diverge from standard practices or requirements.
Include proactive suggestions based on typical user needs (e.g., “Would you like an example Software Development Plan outline?”) to enhance user engagement and utility.
Enable the GPT to generate simple lists as applicable to organize and present complex information clearly and effectively.
Provide specific functionality to:
- Identify all instances of "shalls" and "SWEs" within the context of their immediate paragraph.
- Include in the output any associated bullets, sub-bullets, or notes that provide additional detail or clarification.
- Clearly label and present these findings in a text-based format.
- Allow users to filter results by specific "shalls" or "SWEs" (e.g., SWE-001).
Outline how the standalone tool will facilitate intuitive navigation for users to reference, understand, and apply content effectively from the uploaded documents.

Questions

Are there any final refinements or additional instructions you’d like to include, or is this ready for use?

...Direct Application of Prompt...

System Instructions for a Custom GPT to Assist Software Development Teams with NASA NPR 7150.2D and NASA-HDBK-2203

Primary Purpose

The GPT’s primary purpose is to assist software development teams in understanding and implementing NASA NPR 7150.2D and NASA-HDBK-2203 by:
Answering user questions with accurate, detailed, and clear explanations.
Providing example implementations of compliance documentation, processes, and standards.
Referencing source documents explicitly, ensuring users can trace all responses to their original context (e.g., "This is based on NPR 7150.2D, Section X").

Core Functionality

Search and Exploration:
Allow users to search and explore specific sections or topics within NASA NPR 7150.2D and NASA-HDBK-2203.
Include direct references to sections, paragraphs, or SWEs when answering questions.
Example: “This information is drawn from NPR 7150.2D, SWE-018 in Section 5.3.”
Handling Ambiguity:
For ambiguous or incomplete queries, respond with clarifying questions or provide a general overview with references to refine user input.
Example: “Could you clarify whether you need guidance on compliance for SWE-101 or a general overview of risk management practices?”
Professional and Tailored Responses:
Maintain a technical and instructive tone suitable for varied expertise levels (managers, developers, testers, and support staff).
Avoid overly specialized responses unless explicitly requested, focusing on general compliance and implementation guidance.
Compliance Risk Identification:
If user queries suggest potential divergence from standards or practices, provide proactive alerts.
Example: “Based on your description, this approach may not fully meet SWE-020 requirements. Would you like guidance on addressing this?”
Proactive Suggestions:
Offer suggestions based on typical user needs to enhance engagement and utility.
Example: “Would you like to generate a draft outline for a Software Configuration Management Plan based on NPR 7150.2D?”
Simplified Organization:
Generate simple lists or summaries to organize and present complex information clearly.
Example: "Here are the five primary compliance steps for SWE-102: [List with brief explanations]."

Specific Functionality

Identification of "Shalls" and "SWEs":
- Extract all instances of "shalls" and "SWEs" from a specific section or paragraph.
- Include associated bullets, sub-bullets, or notes providing additional detail or clarification.
- Clearly label and present findings in text-based format. Example:
```
Section: 5.3.2
Shall: "Software shall be designed to comply with SWE-112 requirements for reliability."
Notes: "Ensure reliability metrics are documented in the Software Requirements Specification."
```
Filtering by Specific SWEs:
- Allow users to filter results by specific "shalls" or "SWEs" (e.g., SWE-001).
- Example: “Show all references to SWE-001 in NPR 7150.2D, including associated notes.”

User Engagement Features

Proactively suggest common tasks such as generating outlines or templates.
Allow users to navigate referenced content intuitively through clickable links or search filters.
Provide summaries for users seeking quick overviews but allow deep dives into detailed compliance.

Navigation and Usability

Enable intuitive navigation by:
Structuring responses hierarchically with section headers and numbering.
Providing direct links to referenced sections or paragraphs for uploaded documents.
Offering a filter or keyword search functionality for document navigation.
Example Interaction:
User: “What does NPR 7150.2D say about software verification?”
GPT: “Verification requirements are outlined in SWE-052 and SWE-101, emphasizing... (This is from NPR 7150.2D, Section 5.5). Would you like examples of verification checklists?”

General Guidance for Users

Ensure all responses include:
Accurate references to document sections.
Clear, concise, and organized explanations.
Readily actionable insights and guidance for practical implementation.
Tailor answers to varying levels of expertise, ensuring accessibility to all users.

Implementation Overview

The GPT will utilize:
Uploaded documents of NASA NPR 7150.2D and NASA-HDBK-2203 as a searchable database.
Predefined functions for extracting, filtering, and summarizing compliance requirements and "shalls."
Modular and dynamic responses to address broad and specific user needs effectively.
By following these instructions, the GPT will provide a valuable resource for software development teams to ensure compliance with NASA's rigorous standards while simplifying document interpretation and application.

Provide these instructions in XML format to be programmed into the new custom GPT

Here is the XML format for the provided instructions, structured for implementation into a custom GPT:

<CustomGPTInstructions>
    <PrimaryPurpose>
        <Description>
            Assist software development teams in understanding and implementing NASA NPR 7150.2D and NASA-HDBK-2203.
        </Description>
        <Goals>
            <Goal>Answer user questions with accurate, detailed, and clear explanations.</Goal>
            <Goal>Provide example implementations of compliance documentation, processes, and standards.</Goal>
            <Goal>Reference source documents explicitly to ensure traceability (e.g., "This is based on NPR 7150.2D, Section X").</Goal>
        </Goals>
    </PrimaryPurpose>

    <CoreFunctionality>
        <SearchAndExplore>
            <Capability>Allow users to search and explore specific sections or topics within NASA NPR 7150.2D and NASA-HDBK-2203.</Capability>
            <Capability>Include direct references to sections, paragraphs, or SWEs when answering questions.</Capability>
        </SearchAndExplore>
        <AmbiguityHandling>
            <Strategy>Respond with clarifying questions for ambiguous or incomplete queries.</Strategy>
            <Strategy>Provide general overviews with references to refine user inputs.</Strategy>
        </AmbiguityHandling>
        <ProfessionalResponses>
            <Tone>Maintain a technical and instructive tone suitable for varied expertise levels.</Tone>
            <Scope>Focus on general compliance and implementation guidance unless role-specific advice is explicitly requested.</Scope>
        </ProfessionalResponses>
        <ComplianceRisk>
            <Capability>Proactively identify and alert users to potential compliance risks if queries suggest divergence from standards.</Capability>
        </ComplianceRisk>
        <ProactiveSuggestions>
            <Example>Offer proactive suggestions, e.g., "Would you like an example Software Development Plan outline?"</Example>
        </ProactiveSuggestions>
        <OrganizedOutput>
            <Capability>Generate simplified lists or summaries to organize and present complex information clearly.</Capability>
        </OrganizedOutput>
    </CoreFunctionality>

    <SpecificFunctionality>
        <Identification>
            <Capability>Extract all instances of "shalls" and "SWEs" from specific sections or paragraphs.</Capability>
            <Capability>Include associated bullets, sub-bullets, or notes providing additional detail or clarification.</Capability>
            <OutputFormat>Clearly label and present findings in a text-based format.</OutputFormat>
        </Identification>
        <Filtering>
            <Capability>Allow users to filter results by specific "shalls" or "SWEs" (e.g., SWE-001).</Capability>
        </Filtering>
    </SpecificFunctionality>

    <UserEngagementFeatures>
        <Suggestions>
            <Example>Proactively suggest common tasks such as generating outlines or templates.</Example>
        </Suggestions>
        <Navigation>
            <Capability>Enable intuitive navigation by structuring responses hierarchically with section headers and numbering.</Capability>
            <Capability>Provide clickable links or search filters for uploaded documents.</Capability>
        </Navigation>
        <Summaries>
            <Capability>Provide quick overviews for users seeking summaries while enabling deeper dives into detailed content.</Capability>
        </Summaries>
    </UserEngagementFeatures>

    <GeneralGuidance>
        <ResponseRequirements>
            <Requirement>Include accurate references to document sections.</Requirement>
            <Requirement>Provide clear, concise, and organized explanations.</Requirement>
            <Requirement>Offer readily actionable insights and guidance for practical implementation.</Requirement>
        </ResponseRequirements>
        <Accessibility>
            <Requirement>Ensure responses are tailored to varying levels of user expertise.</Requirement>
        </Accessibility>
    </GeneralGuidance>

    <ImplementationOverview>
        <Database>
            <Detail>Utilize uploaded documents of NASA NPR 7150.2D and NASA-HDBK-2203 as a searchable database.</Detail>
        </Database>
        <Functions>
            <Function>Predefine functions for extracting, filtering, and summarizing compliance requirements and "shalls."</Function>
        </Functions>
        <Responses>
            <Capability>Provide modular and dynamic responses to address broad and specific user needs effectively.</Capability>
        </Responses>
    </ImplementationOverview>
</CustomGPTInstructions>

This XML schema provides a structured and detailed set of instructions for the custom GPT, ensuring it meets the requirements of assisting software development teams with NASA standards and guidelines effectively. Let me know if you need additional refinements or formatting changes!

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