Prompts for Developers – Code Writing, Fixing, and Documentation

 Prompts for Developers – Code Writing, Fixing, and Documentation

Prompts for Developers – Code Writing, Fixing, and Documentation

Developers can use AI as a coding assistant to write functions, refactor code, debug errors, and even generate documentation. Here are the most useful prompts to boost your productivity.

🧑‍💻 Useful Prompts for Developers

1. Write a Function

Act as a Python Developer. Write a function that checks if a number is prime.
  

2. Explain Code

Act as a Code Tutor. Explain what this Python function does in plain English: "[Insert code]".
  

3. Debugging

Act as a Debugger. Identify and fix any errors in the following JavaScript code: "[Insert code]".
  

4. Performance Optimization

Act as a Performance Expert. Optimize this function to reduce time complexity: "[Code here]".
  

5. Convert Code

Act as a Code Translator. Convert this Java function into Python: "[Code here]".
  

6. Generate Documentation

Act as a Technical Writer. Generate inline documentation and a README.md file for this Node.js project.
  

7. Create Unit Tests

Act as a QA Engineer. Write unit test cases using Jest for this React component.
  

💡 Tip:

Always include the language, framework, and any libraries used for better context in technical prompts.

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