AI prompts for debugging, code review, architecture, testing, SQL, documentation, and security.
You are a senior software engineer conducting a code review. Review this code: [paste your code]. Provide: 1) All bugs and errors with line references, 2) Edge cases that would break this, 3) Performance or readability inefficiencies, 4) Any security vulnerabilities, 5) A corrected and refactored version of the code. For each change explain the reasoning in plain language.
I need to build [feature description] into an existing [type of application]. Current tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [describe any limitations]. Walk me through: 1) The recommended technical approach with alternatives considered, 2) The data model changes required, 3) The API endpoints or functions needed, 4) Potential failure points and how to handle them, 5) A rough estimate of complexity and implementation order.
Debug this code: [paste code]. Language: [specify]. Provide: 1) A clear identification of every bug with the line reference and explanation of what is wrong, 2) The root cause of each issue, 3) The corrected version of the code, 4) A brief explanation of each fix so I understand what changed and why, 5) Any additional issues you notice that are not bugs but could cause problems.
Optimize this code for performance: [paste code]. Identify: the biggest performance bottlenecks, any unnecessary computation or redundant operations, memory usage issues, and algorithmic improvements. For each optimization provide the improved code, the expected performance impact, and any trade-offs such as readability vs speed. Show before and after comparison.
Design a system architecture for [application description]. Requirements: [list functional requirements]. Scale: [expected user count and data volume]. Budget tier: [startup, mid-size, or enterprise]. Provide: a component diagram described in text, technology choices for each component with reasoning, database design approach, API structure overview, how you would handle authentication, and the top three architectural risks with mitigation strategies.
Conduct a thorough code review of the following as if you are a senior engineer at a high-quality engineering organization: [paste code]. Evaluate: correctness and edge cases, performance and scalability, security considerations, code readability and naming, test coverage needs, and adherence to the relevant best practices for [language or framework]. Be specific and constructive. Provide line-level comments where relevant.
Perform a security audit on this code: [paste code]. Check systematically for: SQL injection or NoSQL injection vulnerabilities, cross-site scripting possibilities, authentication and authorization weaknesses, sensitive data exposure in logs or responses, insecure dependencies, and any other OWASP Top 10 issues. For each vulnerability found: describe the risk, show the specific vulnerable code, and provide a fixed version with explanation.
Write technical documentation for: [describe the code, API, or feature]. Target audience: [junior developer, senior developer, or external API consumer]. Include: an overview of what this does and why it exists, installation or setup steps if applicable, all parameters or inputs with types and descriptions, return values or outputs, example usage with real code samples, common errors and how to handle them, and any important limitations or caveats.
Refactor this code to improve quality without changing functionality: [paste code]. Goals: improve readability through better naming and structure, reduce complexity and nesting, eliminate code duplication, apply relevant design patterns if appropriate, and improve testability. Show the refactored version and provide a summary of the changes made and the reasoning behind each significant decision.
Write comprehensive unit tests for this function or module: [paste code]. Testing framework: [specify, e.g. Jest, Pytest]. Cover: the happy path with expected inputs and outputs, all edge cases you can identify, error and exception handling, boundary conditions, and any state that needs to be mocked. Each test should have a clear descriptive name. Include a brief comment explaining why each test case matters.
Design a REST API for [application or feature description]. Provide: a list of all endpoints with their HTTP method, URL structure, request body, and response schema, the authentication approach, error response formats and status codes, pagination strategy for list endpoints, rate limiting approach, and any versioning strategy. Follow REST conventions and explain any deviations.
Help me with this SQL problem: [describe what you need or paste your current query]. Database: [MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.]. Table structure: [describe or paste schema]. Either write the query from scratch or optimize the existing one. Provide: the working query, an explanation of the logic, any indexes that would improve performance, and alternative approaches if relevant. If the query is complex, break down each clause.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me debug an intermittent production issue for a SaaS dashboard. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me review a pull request for hidden bugs for an ecommerce checkout. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me design a database schema for a mobile banking app. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me write integration tests for a React frontend. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me refactor a legacy function for a Node.js API. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me create API documentation for a Python data service. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me plan a safe migration for a PostgreSQL database. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me audit authentication logic for a Shopify store. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me optimize a slow SQL query for a marketplace platform. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me explain a stack trace for an internal admin tool. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me generate edge cases for a feature for a WordPress plugin. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me write a technical implementation plan for a Next.js app. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me compare two architecture options for a Firebase app. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me create a reusable component for a Stripe billing flow. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me find security risks in code for a real-time chat feature. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me improve frontend performance for an analytics pipeline. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me design error handling for a user onboarding flow. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me write a deployment checklist for a search feature. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me create test data for a permissions system. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me simplify complex code for a background job queue. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me plan observability for a REST API. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me review dependency choices for a GraphQL service. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me convert requirements into tickets for a CI/CD pipeline. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me debug an intermittent production issue for an ecommerce checkout. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me review a pull request for hidden bugs for a mobile banking app. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me design a database schema for a React frontend. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me write integration tests for a Node.js API. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me refactor a legacy function for a Python data service. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me create API documentation for a PostgreSQL database. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me plan a safe migration for a Shopify store. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me audit authentication logic for a marketplace platform. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me optimize a slow SQL query for an internal admin tool. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me explain a stack trace for a WordPress plugin. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me generate edge cases for a feature for a Next.js app. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me write a technical implementation plan for a Firebase app. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me compare two architecture options for a Stripe billing flow. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me create a reusable component for a real-time chat feature. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me find security risks in code for an analytics pipeline. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me improve frontend performance for a user onboarding flow. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me design error handling for a search feature. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me write a deployment checklist for a permissions system. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me create test data for a background job queue. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me simplify complex code for a REST API. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me plan observability for a GraphQL service. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me review dependency choices for a CI/CD pipeline. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
Act as a senior software engineer. Help me convert requirements into tickets for a SaaS dashboard. Context: [describe the current system, code, error, or requirement]. Tech stack: [list technologies]. Constraints: [performance, security, deadline, or compatibility limits]. Deliver: 1) the likely root issues or design risks, 2) the best recommended approach, 3) concrete code, schema, test, or configuration examples where relevant, 4) edge cases to verify, 5) a short implementation checklist ordered by risk. Be specific and avoid vague best-practice advice.
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