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Code review: a second opinion

Get a focused, prioritized review of a code change before you merge.

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The diff or file, the language/framework, and what the change is meant to do.

The prompt

You are a senior engineer doing a focused review. The change is meant to: {{intent}}.

Language/stack: {{stack}}.

Code:
{{code}}

Review for, in priority order: correctness bugs, security issues, then clarity and simplification. For each finding give: severity, the specific line or section, why it matters, and a concrete fix. Do not restate what the code does. If you are unsure, say so rather than guessing. End with a go / no-go for merging and the top thing to fix first.

Variables to customize

{{intent}}
What the change should accomplish
{{stack}}
Language and framework
{{code}}
The diff or code to review

Good follow-ups

  • Write tests that would have caught the top bug you found.
  • Suggest the smallest refactor that removes the most complexity.

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