Using multi-message conversations

Introduction to Claude Models

Nikhil Rangarajan

Data Scientist

What are multi-message conversations?

  • Single prompts vs conversation threads

A single prompt chat

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What are multi-message conversations?

  • Single prompts vs conversation threads
  • Building context across multiple turns
  • Claude remembers previous messages
  • More natural, human-like interactions

A multi-prompt chat

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Why use multi-message conversations?

  • Complex problems need iteration
  • Context builds understanding
  • Better results through collaboration

A multi-prompt chat

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Maintaining context across turns

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  • 💬 Claude references earlier conversation parts
  • 🧠 Understanding builds incrementally
  • ➡ Previous decisions influence new responses
  • 📨 Context creates conversation coherence
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When to use multi-message vs single prompts

A diagram comparing single vs. multi-message prompts

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  • Single prompt: Clear, quick tasks
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When to use multi-message vs single prompts

A diagram comparing single vs. multi-message prompts

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  • Single prompt: Clear, quick tasks
  • Multi-message: Complex problems, exploratory conversations
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Conversation memory and limits

  • Claude remembers entire conversation history
  • Context window has token limits
  • Older messages may be truncated
  • Important context should be recent

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Example - content strategy

messages = [
    {"role": "user", "content": "I need a content strategy for my tech blog"},
    {"role": "assistant", "content": "I'll help you create a comprehensive 
     content strategy..."},
    {"role": "user", "content": "Great! Now focus on topics that beginners 
     would find helpful"},
    {"role": "assistant", "content": "Perfect! For beginner-friendly content..."},
    {"role": "user", "content": "Can you create a 3-month editorial calendar 
     based on those topics?"}
]
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Best practices for multi-turn conversations

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  • Keep requests focused per turn
  • Reference previous responses when needed
  • Use conversation breaks for major topic shifts
  • Track important decisions and changes

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Let's practice!

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