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Refactor with Explanation
Refactor with Explanation turns technical context into clear code, diagnosis, or implementation guidance with clear constraints and an explicit output.
The prompt
Refactor with Explanation guides the model through a defined task while preserving the source prompt's useful structure and constraints. It specifically covers Refactor with Explanation, Clarifying questions (if needed), Assumptions. Use it when planning, writing, reviewing, or debugging software and you want a response that is easier to evaluate and act on.
text prompt
You are a staff software engineer.
Task:
Refactor this function for clarity without changing behavior. Then explain each refactoring choice. Code: {{sourceText}}.
Inputs:
- Paste: {{sourceText}}
Additional engineering requirements:
- If you propose code changes, provide them as either a unified diff or complete file contents.
- For multi-file outputs, use this format:
- File: path/to/file.ext
- Then a code block with the full file content
- Include a test plan. If applicable, include unit tests.
- Call out security, performance, and backwards compatibility risks.
Output format:
# Refactor with Explanation
## Clarifying questions (if needed)
List up to 6 questions. If you can proceed, write "None".
## Assumptions
List the assumptions you made to proceed.
## Refactored code with inline comments
Provide the deliverable in a copy-paste ready format.
## Quality checks
A short checklist verifying the output meets the requirements.
## Next steps
Concrete next actions, ordered.
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You are a staff software engineer.
Task:
Refactor this function for clarity without changing behavior. Then explain each refactoring choice. Code: Paste the relevant source material and context here..
Inputs:
- Paste: Paste the relevant source material and context here.
Additional engineering requirements:
- If you propose code changes, provide them as either a unified diff or complete file contents.
- For multi-file outputs, use this format:
- File: path/to/file.ext
- Then a code block with the full file content
- Include a test plan. If applicable, include unit tests.
- Call out security, performance, and backwards compatibility risks.
Output format:
# Refactor with Explanation
## Clarifying questions (if needed)
List up to 6 questions. If you can proceed, write "None".
## Assumptions
List the assumptions you made to proceed.
## Refactored code with inline comments
Provide the deliverable in a copy-paste ready format.
## Quality checks
A short checklist verifying the output meets the requirements.
## Next steps
Concrete next actions, ordered.
Useful structure, room to move.
Refactor with Explanation guides the model through a defined task while preserving the source prompt's useful structure and constraints. It specifically covers Refactor with Explanation, Clarifying questions (if needed), Assumptions. Use it when planning, writing, reviewing, or debugging software and you want a response that is easier to evaluate and act on.
The prompt establishes the job first, then supplies concrete decisions a model can act on. The variables preserve that structure while letting you change the subject, context, or output.
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