Schema
A mental framework that helps you organize and interpret information based on patterns from past experiences.
What is Schema?
A schema is a mental framework your brain uses to organize and interpret information based on patterns from past experiences.
Think of it as a shortcut. When you encounter something new, your brain matches it against existing schemas instead of processing everything from scratch. This is why you instantly recognize a "restaurant" even if you've never been to that specific one.
In AI and product development, schemas show up everywhere. Your database has schemas that define how data is structured. Your AI prompts work better when they tap into common schemas (like "expert consultant" or "helpful teacher"). User research reveals the mental schemas people bring to your product.
The concept comes from cognitive psychology, but it's super practical for builders. Understanding schemas helps you design better onboarding, write clearer prompts, and structure data that both humans and AI can work with efficiently.
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