The Prompts I Actually Use to Code with AI Assistants

Author(s): Mayank Bohra

Originally published on Towards AI.

I treat my AI assistant like a smart, fast, but very literal junior dev. Here’s my playbook for planning, coding, debugging, and deploying with it.

I’ve spent hundreds of hours working alongside AI coding assistants, and I’ve landed on a simple truth: they are incredible force multipliers, but they are not magic. They don’t replace your brain.

This article outlines the author’s approach to integrating AI coding assistants into their workflow, treating these tools as junior developers that require clear instructions. They provide structured prompts for planning, coding, debugging, and deployment, emphasizing the importance of explicit communication to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Throughout the piece, the author shares personal experiences and detailed examples of prompts that have proven useful in various development stages, demonstrating how AI can enhance coding tasks while acknowledging its limitations.

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