Catch bugs and security flaws in your pull request before anyone else sees them

Beginner
10 min
English

Get a senior-level code review in minutes to fix bugs, improve performance, and ensure best practices before merging.

Steps

  1. Open ChatGPT or Claude and start a new chat.
  2. Copy the prompt template below.
  3. Fill in the {language}, {project_context}, and {code_snippet} variables with your actual code and project details.
  4. Paste the completed prompt into the AI chat and press Enter.
  5. Read through the categorized list of issues provided by the AI.
  6. If the AI suggests fixes you do not fully understand, reply to it: 'Explain why this fix is better in this context.'
  7. Copy the corrected code snippets directly into your code editor.
  8. Run your local tests to verify the fixes work and do not break existing features.

Prompts to Use

You are a senior {language} developer doing a strict code review. Review the following code for bugs, security vulnerabilities, performance issues, and adherence to best practices. Context: This code is part of a {project_context}. Output format: Provide a bulleted list of issues found, categorized by severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low). For each issue, provide the problematic code snippet, explain why it is an issue, and suggest the corrected code. Code to review: {code_snippet}

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