Compare Decorator¶

Compares different technologies, approaches, or tools.

Category: Developer Education

Parameters¶

Format Options¶

• table: Present the comparison in a clear, tabular format with items as columns and aspects as rows.
• prose: Present the comparison as flowing paragraphs that discuss each aspect across all items.
• pros-cons: For each item, list the pros and cons relative to the alternatives.
• decision-matrix: Create a decision matrix that scores each item across all aspects, with a final recommendation.

Bias Options¶

• neutral: Maintain a neutral, objective stance throughout the comparison.
• weighted: Weight the importance of different aspects based on common industry priorities.
• opinionated: Include your assessment of which option is superior for different use cases.

Examples¶

Comparing web frameworks with a decision matrix¶

+++Compare(aspects=performance,ecosystem,learning-curve, format=decision-matrix, bias=neutral)
Compare React, Vue, and Angular for a new enterprise web application.

A neutral comparison of React, Vue, and Angular across performance, ecosystem, and learning-curve dimensions, presented as a decision matrix with scores and a final recommendation.

Comparing database technologies in tabular format¶

+++Compare(aspects=scalability,query-performance,data-types,community-support, format=table)
Compare PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL for a high-traffic e-commerce application.

A tabular comparison of PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL across the specified aspects, making it easy to see the strengths and weaknesses of each database option.

Model-Specific Implementations¶

gpt-4-turbo¶

Instruction: Create a detailed comparison of the following items. Analyze their similarities and differences systematically.

Notes: Simplified instruction for models with more limited context windows.

Implementation Guidance¶

Technology comparison¶

Original Prompt:

Compare React, Vue, and Angular for a new enterprise web application.

Transformed Prompt:

Compare the following items across multiple dimensions. Provide a thorough analysis that highlights similarities and differences. Compare across these specific aspects: performance,ecosystem,learning-curve. Present the comparison in a decision matrix that scores each item across all aspects, with a final recommendation. Maintain a neutral, objective stance throughout the comparison.

Compare React, Vue, and Angular for a new enterprise web application.

Notes: The decorator adds specific comparison instructions while maintaining the original request.

Transformation Details¶

Base Instruction: Compare the following items across multiple dimensions. Provide a thorough analysis that highlights similarities and differences.

Placement: prepend

Composition Behavior: override

Parameter Effects:

• aspects:

• Format: Compare across these specific aspects: {value}.

• format:

• When set to table: Present the comparison in a clear, tabular format with items as columns and aspects as rows.
• When set to prose: Present the comparison as flowing paragraphs that discuss each aspect across all items.
• When set to pros-cons: For each item, list the pros and cons relative to the alternatives.

• When set to decision-matrix: Create a decision matrix that scores each item across all aspects, with a final recommendation.

• bias:

• When set to neutral: Maintain a neutral, objective stance throughout the comparison.
• When set to weighted: Weight the importance of different aspects based on common industry priorities.
• When set to opinionated: Include your assessment of which option is superior for different use cases.

Compatibility¶

• Requires: None
• Conflicts: None
• Compatible Models: gpt-4-turbo, gpt-4o, claude-3-7-sonnet-latest, llama-3.2
• Standard Version: 1.0.0 - 1.5.0

Related Decorators¶

• DetailLevel: Enhances Compare DetailLevel can be used to control the depth of the comparison.
• Audience: Enhances Compare Audience can help tailor the comparison to specific knowledge levels.