AI Prompt Library¶

A focused collection of reusable prompts for developer workflows and technical learning.

Developer¶

31. Debug This Error¶

Error in {{language}}:

Code: {{paste_code}}

Provide: 1. Root cause 2. Fixed code 3. Explanation 4. Prevention tips

32. Code Review¶

Review this code:

Check for: - Logic errors - Edge cases - Performance - Security - Naming - Error handling

For each issue include severity, line reference, and recommended fix.

33. Refactor for Readability¶

Refactor this code for readability:

Requirements: - Preserve functionality - Use descriptive names - Extract repeated logic - Keep comments minimal and useful

Return the refactored code plus a short explanation.

34. Unit Tests¶

Write unit tests using {{framework}} for:

Cover: - Happy paths - Edge cases - Error cases

Use descriptive test names.

35. System Design Prompt¶

Design a high-level architecture for {{system}}.

Context: - Users: {{users}} - Traffic: {{traffic}} - Availability target: {{sla}} - Constraints: {{constraints}}

Deliver: 1. Core components 2. Data flow 3. Scaling strategy 4. Security considerations 5. Key tradeoffs

36. Incident Triage¶

Help triage this production issue.

Incident summary: {{incident_summary}}

Known signals: - Error rate: {{error_rate}} - Impacted service: {{service}} - Started at: {{start_time}} - Recent changes: {{recent_changes}}

Return: 1. Most likely causes 2. Safest next checks 3. Rollback criteria 4. Short stakeholder update

37. Migration Risk Review¶

Review this migration plan:

Focus on: - Data integrity risks - Rollback gaps - Observability gaps - Dependency ordering - Test coverage gaps

Return the highest-risk items first.

38. PR Review Comment Reply¶

Draft a reply to this pull request review comment:

Context: - Change summary: {{change_summary}} - Constraint or tradeoff: {{constraint}} - Proposed action: {{proposed_action}}

Return: 1. A concise reply 2. The code or test follow-up to make

Learning¶

71. Explain Like I'm 10¶

Explain {{topic}} simply.

Structure: 1. Simple explanation 2. Everyday analogy 3. Slightly more advanced explanation 4. One thing to remember 5. Expert version (3 sentences)

72. Debate Both Sides¶

Debate both sides of {{topic}}.

PRO: - 3 arguments with evidence - Best counter to CON

CON: - 3 arguments with evidence - Best counter to PRO

End with a balanced conclusion.

73. Book Summary¶

Summarize: "{{book}}" by {{author}}

Include: - Core thesis - 5-7 key ideas - 3 best quotes - Practical takeaways - Who should read it - Connection to {{related_topic}}

74. Learning Roadmap¶

Create a learning roadmap for {{topic}} over {{timeframe}}.

Include: - Beginner, intermediate, and advanced milestones - Weekly practice plan - Suggested projects - Common mistakes to avoid - How to measure progress

75. Interview Drill¶

Help me practice for a technical interview on {{topic}}.

Include: - 5 interview questions from easy to hard - What a strong answer should cover - One common weak answer pattern - One short homework task to reinforce the topic