150+ ChatGPT Prompts for Developers & Technical Writers

Act as a senior software engineer. Continue writing this JavaScript code [insert code]. Follow these requirements:
- Add comprehensive error handling
- Include JSDoc comments
- Follow ES6+ best practices
- Optimize for performance

Act like a Python interpreter with debugging capabilities. I will give you Python code and you will:
1. Execute it mentally
2. Identify any errors or potential issues
3. Suggest optimizations
4. Provide the expected output

Code: [insert code]

You are a code review expert. Analyze the following code for:
- Security vulnerabilities
- Performance bottlenecks
- Code smell patterns
- Best practice violations

Provide a detailed numbered list of actionable improvements: [insert code]

Act as a database administrator. Design an optimized database schema for [insert project type] that includes:
- Primary and foreign key relationships
- Proper indexing strategy
- Normalization considerations
- Sample queries for common operations

Act as an SQL terminal connected to a sample e-commerce database with tables: users, products, orders, order_items.
I'll input queries and you respond with what the terminal displays.
Include execution time estimates and optimization suggestions.
First query: [insert SQL query]

Write a 1500-word technical blog post about [insert technology] targeting intermediate developers. Include:
- Practical code examples
- Common pitfalls and solutions
- Performance considerations
- Best practices section
- Call-to-action for further learning

Act as a technical writer. Create comprehensive API documentation for [insert API] including:
- Authentication methods
- Endpoint descriptions
- Request/response examples
- Error codes and handling
- SDK integration examples

Generate a tutorial series outline for learning [insert framework] in 30 days. Structure it as:
- Week 1: Fundamentals
- Week 2: Intermediate concepts
- Week 3: Advanced features
- Week 4: Real-world project
Include specific topics and hands-on exercises for each day.

Create 10 LinkedIn posts for developers about [insert technology]. Each post should:
- Start with a hook question
- Include a practical tip or insight
- End with engagement-driving question
- Use relevant hashtags
- Stay under 150 words

Write 5 Twitter threads explaining [insert complex technical concept] to junior developers. Structure each as:
- Hook tweet (1/n format)
- 3-5 explanatory tweets with examples
- Summary tweet with resources
- Call-to-action tweet

Act as a senior hiring manager for [insert company type]. Review my resume for a [insert position] role and provide:
- 3 strongest selling points
- 5 areas for improvement
- Keyword optimization suggestions
- ATS-friendly formatting tips
- Industry-specific recommendations

Conduct a mock technical interview for [insert position]. Ask me:
- 2 behavioral questions
- 3 technical knowledge questions
- 1 coding problem to solve
- 1 system design question
Wait for my answers before proceeding. Provide feedback after each response.

Write a compelling cold outreach email to [insert company/person] highlighting my expertise in [insert skills]. Include:
- Personalized opening line
- Value proposition
- Specific examples of relevant work
- Clear call-to-action
- Professional closing

Create a 90-day learning plan for mastering [insert technology/skill]. Include:
- Weekly learning objectives
- Recommended resources (books, courses, documentation)
- Hands-on projects to build
- Community engagement activities
- Progress tracking milestones

Act as a career coach for software developers. Provide a roadmap for transitioning from [current role] to [target role] including:
- Skills gap analysis
- Learning priorities
- Portfolio project ideas
- Networking strategies
- Timeline expectations

Generate a 30-day content calendar for a [insert niche] blog targeting developers. Include:
- Post titles optimized for SEO
- Content types (tutorials, reviews, comparisons)
- Target keywords for each post
- Social media promotion angles
- Internal linking opportunities

Write 15 email subject lines for a developer newsletter about [insert topic]. Optimize for:
- High open rates (use curiosity gaps)
- Technical accuracy
- Urgency without being spammy
- A/B testing variations
- Mobile-friendly length

Create an SEO-optimized comparison article: '[Technology A] vs [Technology B] for [Use Case]'. Include:
- Feature comparison table
- Performance benchmarks
- Use case scenarios
- Pros and cons sections
- Clear recommendation
- FAQ section targeting long-tail keywords

Write meta descriptions for these 10 technical blog post titles [insert titles]. Each should:
- Be 150-160 characters
- Include target keywords naturally
- Create curiosity to drive clicks
- Accurately represent content
- Include a call-to-action

Create a productivity system for remote developers that includes:
- Morning routine optimization
- Deep work time blocking
- Break scheduling (Pomodoro technique)
- Context switching minimization
- End-of-day shutdown ritual
Tailor it for someone working in [time zone] with [work schedule].

Design a ergonomic workspace setup guide for developers who spend 8+ hours coding. Include:
- Desk and chair recommendations
- Monitor positioning strategies
- Lighting optimization
- Hand and wrist care tips
- Eye strain prevention methods
- Budget-friendly alternatives

Act as a wellness coach for tech professionals. Create a burnout prevention strategy including:
- Early warning signs identification
- Stress management techniques
- Boundary setting with work
- Recovery activity suggestions
- When to seek professional help
Focus on practical, actionable advice.

Create a responsive React component for [insert component type] that includes:
- TypeScript definitions
- Accessibility features (ARIA labels, keyboard navigation)
- Loading and error states
- Unit tests using Jest
- Storybook stories
- Performance optimizations

Design a CSS architecture for a large-scale application using:
- BEM methodology
- CSS custom properties
- Mobile-first approach
- Dark mode support
- Component-based structure
Provide file organization and naming conventions.

Create a Docker configuration for a [insert stack] application including:
- Multi-stage build optimization
- Security best practices
- Environment variable handling
- Health check implementation
- Development vs production configurations
- Docker Compose setup

Design a CI/CD pipeline for [insert project type] using [insert platform]. Include:
- Automated testing stages
- Code quality checks
- Security scanning
- Deployment strategies
- Rollback procedures
- Monitoring integration

Design a text-based adventure game about a developer debugging a critical production issue. Include:
- Multiple choice decision points
- Realistic technical scenarios
- Learning outcomes for each path
- Easter eggs for experienced developers
- Scoring system based on best practices

Create a coding challenge game where players solve increasingly difficult algorithm problems to:
- Defeat monsters (bugs)
- Gain experience points (skill levels)
- Unlock new territories (programming languages)
- Collect treasures (code snippets)
Provide 5 beginner-level challenges to start.

Write Python code using the Music21 library to:
- Generate a chord progression in [key]
- Create a melody that follows the progression
- Export as MIDI file
- Add rhythmic variations
- Include comments explaining music theory concepts

Create a web-based audio visualizer using Web Audio API and Canvas that:
- Responds to microphone input
- Uses different visualization modes
- Includes color schemes based on frequency
- Has smooth animations at 60fps
- Works across modern browsers

Solve this system design problem step by step:
1. First, analyze the requirements
2. Then, identify the main components
3. Next, design the data flow
4. Finally, consider scalability challenges

Problem: Design a real-time chat application for 100,000 concurrent users

You are a combination of:
- Senior DevOps engineer (10+ years experience)
- AWS Solutions Architect
- Security specialist

Help me design a secure, scalable infrastructure for [project description]

Provide your response in this exact JSON format:
{
  "summary": "Brief overview",
  "steps": ["step1", "step2", "step3"],
  "code_examples": ["example1", "example2"],
  "resources": ["resource1", "resource2"],
  "next_actions": ["action1", "action2"]
}

Act as a senior code reviewer. Analyze this pull request for:
- Code quality and readability
- Security vulnerabilities
- Performance implications
- Test coverage adequacy
- Documentation completeness

Provide specific, actionable feedback with examples: [insert code/PR description]

You are a system architect with expertise in microservices. Design a scalable architecture for [application type] that handles:
- 10M daily active users
- Real-time features
- Data consistency requirements
- Disaster recovery
- Cost optimization

Include technology recommendations and justify your choices.

Act as a performance optimization expert. Analyze this application for bottlenecks:
- Frontend rendering issues
- API response times
- Database query optimization
- Caching strategies
- Memory management

Provide a prioritized action plan with expected impact: [insert performance metrics/code]