10 AI Prompts Every Developer Needs in 2026

AI is transforming how developers work. Here are 10 prompts that will save you hours every week.

1. Code Review: 'Review this code for bugs, security issues, and performance. Suggest improvements with explanations.'

2. Debugging: 'I am getting this error [paste error]. Here is my code [paste code]. Explain the root cause and fix.'

3. Documentation: 'Write JSDoc comments for all functions in this file. Include parameter types and return values.'

4. Refactoring: 'Refactor this function to be more readable and maintainable. Explain each change.'

5. Testing: 'Write unit tests for this function using Jest. Cover edge cases and error scenarios.'

6. Architecture: 'I am building [describe app]. Suggest a clean architecture with folder structure and key patterns.'

7. API Design: 'Design a RESTful API for [feature]. Include endpoints, methods, request/response schemas.'

8. Performance: 'Analyze this code for performance bottlenecks. Suggest optimizations with benchmarks.'

9. Security: 'Audit this code for security vulnerabilities. Check for injection, XSS, CSRF, and auth issues.'

10. Learning: 'Explain [concept] like I am a mid-level developer. Include a practical example I can run.'

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