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Coding & Development Prompts

The best AI-assisted code is produced when you give the model the right context, constraints, and output format. These prompts are engineered to produce production-quality code, thorough code reviews, clear architecture decisions, and comprehensive documentation. Each EMO version applies a structured engineering framework that mirrors how senior developers think through problems.

12 prompts·Each with EMO-optimised version·Free to use

12 prompts

Code Review Assistant

Get a thorough code review with security, performance, and maintainability feedback.

Intermediate
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Review this [LANGUAGE] code for [PURPOSE]. Check for: bugs, security vulnerabilities, performance issues, code smells, and suggest improvements. Explain each issue and provide the fixed version. [PASTE CODE HERE]
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Bug Debugger

Systematically diagnose and fix a bug with root cause analysis.

Intermediate
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Debug this [LANGUAGE] code. The bug is: [DESCRIBE BUG]. Expected behaviour: [EXPECTED]. Actual behaviour: [ACTUAL]. Find the root cause and provide a fix. [PASTE CODE HERE]
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System Architecture Designer

Design a scalable system architecture for a new application or feature.

Advanced
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Design the system architecture for [APPLICATION/FEATURE]. Requirements: [LIST REQUIREMENTS]. Expected scale: [USERS/REQUESTS]. Suggest: components, data flow, database design, and technology choices.
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API Documentation Writer

Generate comprehensive API documentation from code or a description.

Intermediate
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Write API documentation for [API/ENDPOINT]. Include: description, authentication, request parameters, response format, error codes, and code examples in [LANGUAGES].
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Unit Test Generator

Generate comprehensive unit tests for a function or class.

Intermediate
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Write unit tests for this [LANGUAGE] function/class using [TESTING FRAMEWORK]. Cover: happy path, edge cases, error cases, and boundary conditions. [PASTE CODE HERE]
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Database Schema Designer

Design a normalised database schema for a given application domain.

Advanced
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Design a database schema for [APPLICATION TYPE]. The main entities are: [LIST ENTITIES]. Requirements: [LIST REQUIREMENTS]. Suggest tables, relationships, indexes, and any normalisation considerations.
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Refactoring Plan

Create a step-by-step refactoring plan for legacy or messy code.

Advanced
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Create a refactoring plan for this [LANGUAGE] code. Identify code smells, suggest the refactoring approach, and provide a step-by-step plan that minimises risk of breaking changes. [PASTE CODE HERE]
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README Generator

Generate a professional README.md for any project.

Beginner
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Write a comprehensive README.md for [PROJECT NAME]. It's a [TYPE OF PROJECT] built with [TECH STACK]. Include: description, features, installation, usage, API reference, contributing guide, and license.
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Security Audit Checklist

Generate a security audit checklist for a web application.

Advanced
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Create a security audit checklist for a [APPLICATION TYPE] built with [TECH STACK]. Cover: authentication, authorisation, data validation, SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, API security, and dependency vulnerabilities.
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Performance Optimisation Analysis

Analyse and optimise the performance of a slow function or application.

Advanced
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Analyse the performance of this [LANGUAGE] code. Identify bottlenecks, suggest optimisations, and provide the optimised version with an explanation of the improvements. [PASTE CODE HERE]
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Feature Implementation Plan

Plan the implementation of a new feature with tasks, risks, and testing strategy.

Intermediate
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Create an implementation plan for [FEATURE] in a [TECH STACK] application. Break down into tasks, estimate effort, identify risks, define the testing strategy, and outline the rollout plan.
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Code Explanation for Non-Technical Stakeholders

Explain complex code or technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Beginner
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Explain this [LANGUAGE] code to a non-technical [AUDIENCE TYPE]. Describe what it does, why it matters, any risks, and what it would take to change it. [PASTE CODE HERE]
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