Here are 10 useful prompts to help developers effectively work with Cody:
- “Explain this code block in simple terms”—great for understanding unfamiliar code sections
- “What are the potential bugs or issues in this function?”—helps identify code improvements
- “Generate unit tests for this class”—quickly create test coverage for your code
- “Suggest performance optimizations for this method”—get specific recommendations to improve efficiency
- “Convert this code from [language X] to [language Y]”—useful for code migration tasks
- “Document this function following [language] best practices”—creates clear documentation
- “Review this PR and suggest improvements”—get another perspective on your changes
- “Help me refactor this code to follow SOLID principles”—improve code architecture
- “What design pattern would work best for implementing [feature]?”—get architectural guidance
- “Write a step-by-step guide to implement [feature] using [framework]”—get implementation guidance
Each of these prompts can be customized based on your specific needs and codebase. As often, the key is being specific about what you want to achieve.
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