Helpful Prompts for Developers When Working with LLMs 🤖

🧠 1. Brainstorming Ideas
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Update your memory.
Here's the context of what we're trying to solve: [Insert context].
Now, don't try to impress me. Don't automatically agree with my approach. Instead, based on the data and knowledge you have, generate your own honest perspective. Break your answer down into digestible parts to help me think it through clearly.
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🔍 Use this when you're not sure how to approach a problem or want fresh perspectives that challenge your own assumptions.


⚡ 2. Quick Knowledge Refresh
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Let’s start a conversation about [e.g., MCP servers]. You can ask me a few questions to assess my current understanding.
For each correct answer I give, confirm it, then try to improve or build on it with your own insights. If I get something wrong, explain the correct answer clearly, then move to the next question.
Let’s begin.
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🧩 Perfect for revising technical topics or preparing for interviews in an interactive, dialog-driven way.


🛠️ 3. Code Refactoring with Collaboration
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I've made some updates to the code based on a new requirement.
Ask me questions if you need clarification on the business logic or the intended behavior. Get my confirmation before making any changes to the source code.
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🤝 This is great when using the LLM as a pair-programming partner for safe, intentional refactoring.


📋 4. Review My Implementation
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Here's my solution to the problem: [Insert your implementation].
Review it as if you’re a senior developer in a code review. Identify potential improvements, edge cases I may have missed, and suggest best practices I should follow. Don’t just say it’s good—explain why or why not.
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🔧 Use this for constructive code feedback beyond syntax or styling.


📚 5. Compare Multiple Solutions
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I'm considering two (or more) approaches to implement this feature: [Briefly describe options].
Compare them in terms of performance, readability, scalability, and maintainability. Recommend the most suitable one based on the context, and explain why.
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🧠 Use this to make better architectural or design decisions with full context.