By skyforbes 
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As a developer, I’ve tested thousands of prompts across coding, debugging, documenting, and product building.
But only a few made it into my personal high-leverage prompt library — the ones that didn’t just give answers, but saved me real time in real workflows.
If you’re a developer trying to code faster, debug smarter, and ship better products, these 20 ChatGPT prompt templates will seriously level up your efficiency.
⚙️ 1. System Architecture Prompt — Before You Write a Line of Code
Turn your vague idea into a clear technical blueprint.
You are a senior software architect. Design a system for [goal or app idea]. Include architecture diagram, modules, data flow, and deployment plan.
🧱 2. Project Scaffold Prompt — Start Projects Instantly
Save hours of setup and boilerplate.
Generate a folder structure and starter files for a [React + Spring Boot] app with routing, API folder, and environment setup.