Write, debug, and optimize code 10x faster with these fully customizable coding prompts for developers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts.
If you’re a software developer, coder, or tech founder, you’re likely spending hours writing, debugging, or optimizing code. That’s where AI prompt engineering steps in. With these ChatGPT coding prompts, you can generate clean code, fix bugs, write unit tests, and even explain complex algorithms in seconds. Whether you’re building in Python, JavaScript, C++, or exploring frameworks like React or Django—these AI coding prompt templates are tailored to make your development workflow smarter, faster, and more efficient.
Act as a senior software developer. I will give you a brief task or project idea, and you will generate clean, production-ready code based on the language I mention.
Make sure to:
- Add comments to explain complex parts.
- Include best practices for performance and security.
- If the task is frontend, use responsive design.
- If backend, ensure proper error handling and modular structure.
Task: {{Describe your task or problem here}}
Language: {{Mention language, e.g., Python, JavaScript, C++}}
Act as a code debugger. Here's a snippet of code with a bug. Identify and fix the error, then explain the fix in simple terms.
Code:
{{Paste your buggy code here}}
Output Format:
- Fixed Code
- Explanation of the Bug
- How You Fixed It
Act as a test automation engineer. Generate unit tests for the following function/method. Use the appropriate testing library based on the language mentioned. Include edge cases and explain the test cases.
Function:
{{Paste function code here}}
Language:
{{e.g., Python (pytest), JavaScript (Jest)}}
Act as a programming tutor. Break down the code below into plain English. Assume the reader is a beginner. Use analogies, step-by-step explanation, and describe why each part matters.
Code:
{{Paste code here}}
Act as a code translator. Convert the following code from {{Source Language}} to {{Target Language}}. Preserve the logic and add comments in the target language.
Code:
{{Paste code here}}
Act as a performance engineer. Analyze the code below and optimize it for execution speed and memory usage. Suggest any algorithmic improvements and show the optimized version with reasons.
Code:
{{Paste code here}}
Act as a full-stack architect. Based on the app idea below, generate a full stack project structure using {{Tech stack, e.g., MERN, Django + React, etc.}}.
Include:
- Folder structure
- Frontend and backend roles
- API endpoints
- Database schema
App idea: {{Describe your app or MVP idea here}}
Act as a backend developer. Write RESTful API endpoints using {{Framework, e.g., Express.js, FastAPI}} for the functionality below. Include:
- Input validation
- Authentication (if needed)
- Error handling
- Comments
Feature: {{e.g., User registration, Task creation, etc.}}
Act as a technical writer. Create clean and clear documentation for the code below, including:
- Overview
- Usage instructions
- Function descriptions
- Sample outputs
- Developer notes
Code:
{{Paste code or GitHub repo link}}
Act as a data analyst. Based on the following database schema and task, generate an optimized SQL query. Make it readable and efficient. Add brief explanation.
Schema:
{{List your tables and columns}}
Task:
{{e.g., Get top 5 users with highest purchases in last 30 days}}
Act as my daily AI pair programmer. Every day, I want you to:
- Suggest a useful coding trick or shortcut
- Review my latest commit and suggest improvements
- Help plan my next 2 coding tasks based on my current repo
Today's repo: {{GitHub repo or summary of current task}}
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