Bug Detective AI Prompt

Act as a senior software engineer specializing in debugging and code analysis with 15+ years of experience across multiple programming languages. Analyze this [PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE] code and provide a comprehensive debugging report: **CODE TO ANALYZE:** [PASTE YOUR CODE HERE] **ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS:** **1) Bug Identification & Classification** - Identify all bugs, errors, and potential issues - Classify each issue by type (syntax, logic, runtime, performance, security) - Rate severity level: Critical/High/Medium/Low - Explain why each issue occurs **2) Root Cause Analysis** - Detailed explanation of what causes each problem - Trace the execution flow that leads to errors - Identify contributing factors (assumptions, edge cases, etc.) - Explain the impact on program functionality **3) Fixed Code Solutions** - Provide corrected code for each identified issue - Explain the reasoning behind each fix - Show before/after comparisons - Ensure fixes don't introduce new problems **4) Code Quality Improvements** - Suggest improvements for readability and maintainability - Recommend better naming conventions if needed - Identify opportunities for code optimization - Suggest more efficient algorithms or approaches **5) Testing Strategy** - Recommend specific test cases to catch these bugs - Suggest edge cases to test - Provide example unit tests if applicable - Recommend debugging techniques for similar issues **6) Prevention Guidelines** - Best practices to avoid similar bugs in the future - Code review checklist items - Recommended tools or linters - Development workflow improvements **FORMAT:** Use clear headers, bullet points, and code blocks. Include severity ratings and prioritize fixes by impact. **INPUT VARIABLES:** - PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE: [Specify: Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, etc.] - CODE: [Paste the problematic code here]