Software Development prompts

Code review, tests, APIs, debugging and documentation.

  • 332 prompts available
  • 16 industries covered

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  1. Convert code to another language for Small Business & ShopsUse this when moving code to a new language or platform. Written for a small business such as a shop, local service or home business with 1 to 20 people.
  2. Database schema design for Small Business & ShopsUse this before building an app, to get a database design you will not need to redo. Written for a small business such as a shop, local service or home business with 1 to 20 people.
  3. Security threat model for Small Business & ShopsUse this before building or launching a feature that handles sensitive data. Written for a small business such as a shop, local service or home business with 1 to 20 people.
  4. Refactor for readability for Small Business & ShopsUse this when working code is too hard to read, review or extend. Written for a small business such as a shop, local service or home business with 1 to 20 people.
  5. README for a project for Small Business & ShopsUse this when new developers struggle to set up or understand a project. Written for a small business such as a shop, local service or home business with 1 to 20 people.
  6. Optimise a slow SQL query for Small Business & ShopsUse this when a page or report is slow because of a database query. Written for a small business such as a shop, local service or home business with 1 to 20 people.
  7. Debug an error message for Small Business & ShopsUse this when you are stuck on an error and want a structured way to find the cause. Written for a small business such as a shop, local service or home business with 1 to 20 people.
  8. Design a REST API for Small Business & ShopsUse this when you are starting a new API and want a clean design before writing code. Written for a small business such as a shop, local service or home business with 1 to 20 people.
  9. Explain legacy code in plain language for Small Business & ShopsUse this when you inherit code nobody explained to you and you need to change it safely. Written for a small business such as a shop, local service or home business with 1 to 20 people.
  10. Unit tests for a function for Small Business & ShopsUse this when a function has no tests, or before you change code you are afraid to break. Written for a small business such as a shop, local service or home business with 1 to 20 people.
  11. Code review with severity ratings for Small Business & ShopsUse this before merging code, to catch bugs and security issues a quick glance would miss. Written for a small business such as a shop, local service or home business with 1 to 20 people.
  12. Plan a migration to a new framework or version for NonprofitUse this when you must upgrade or switch frameworks without breaking the live product. Written for a nonprofit organisation funded by donors and grants.
  13. Plan a migration to a new framework or version for Media & EntertainmentUse this when you must upgrade or switch frameworks without breaking the live product. Written for a media studio publishing video and podcasts.
  14. Plan a migration to a new framework or version for ConstructionUse this when you must upgrade or switch frameworks without breaking the live product. Written for a construction contractor running several sites.
  15. Plan a migration to a new framework or version for Logistics & Supply ChainUse this when you must upgrade or switch frameworks without breaking the live product. Written for a logistics company running warehouses and a delivery fleet.
  16. Plan a migration to a new framework or version for Hospitality & TravelUse this when you must upgrade or switch frameworks without breaking the live product. Written for a hotel group with its own booking site.
  17. Plan a migration to a new framework or version for LegalUse this when you must upgrade or switch frameworks without breaking the live product. Written for a mid-sized law firm.
  18. Plan a migration to a new framework or version for Human ResourcesUse this when you must upgrade or switch frameworks without breaking the live product. Written for the HR department of a 500-person company.
  19. Plan a migration to a new framework or version for Real EstateUse this when you must upgrade or switch frameworks without breaking the live product. Written for a real-estate brokerage.
  20. Plan a migration to a new framework or version for E-commerce & RetailUse this when you must upgrade or switch frameworks without breaking the live product. Written for an online store selling physical products.
  21. Plan a migration to a new framework or version for EducationUse this when you must upgrade or switch frameworks without breaking the live product. Written for a school and online-learning provider.
  22. Plan a migration to a new framework or version for Finance & BankingUse this when you must upgrade or switch frameworks without breaking the live product. Written for a bank offering retail and business accounts.
  23. Plan a migration to a new framework or version for HealthcareUse this when you must upgrade or switch frameworks without breaking the live product. Written for a hospital and clinic network.
  24. Plan a migration to a new framework or version for Marketing & AdvertisingUse this when you must upgrade or switch frameworks without breaking the live product. Written for a marketing agency running campaigns for several clients.

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Software Development prompts: common questions

What are Software Development prompts?

Software Development prompts are ready-made instructions you paste into an AI assistant for software development work: code review, tests, APIs, debugging and documentation. Each one names the role, the context and the exact output to hand back, so the first answer is usable.

How many Software Development prompts are there?

First AI Prompt has 332 free software development prompts: 47 tasks, each written for up to 16 industries. Open an industry from the Industries menu to see only the versions for where you work.

Which AI assistant should I use for software development prompts?

Software Development prompts are plain text, so they work in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and other assistants. Each prompt page lists the assistants it suits best.

Are the software development prompts free?

Yes. Every software development prompt on First AI Prompt is free to copy and use in your own work, with no sign-up and no limit.

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