As developers, we all want to code smarter, not harder. But most of us barely scratch the surface of what ChatGPT can do.
Instead of just asking for code, you can supercharge your workflow with precise, advanced prompts that help debug, refactor, test, document, and architect your projects â all in minutes.
Here are 15 ChatGPT prompts I wish I had known earlier. These transformed the way I build software, and they can do the same for you.
1. Debug My Code Like an Expert
âHereâs my code and the error Iâm getting. Donât just fix it â explain why itâs failing and suggest a better pattern.â
[Paste your code + error message]
2. Convert This Legacy Code to Modern Standards
âConvert this [jQuery / old JS / PHP] code to modern [React / TypeScript / Node.js] best practices while improving performance and readability.â
[Paste legacy code]
3. Create Unit Tests with Edge Case Coverage
âWrite comprehensive unit tests for this function using [Jest / Mocha / Vitest], including edge cases and invalid inputs.â
[Paste function]
