Aider Refactoring Prompt for Developers
A specialized prompt combining Aider's capabilities with Developer workflows for refactoring. This template helps Developers refactor code using Aider's git integration and multi-file editing.
I'm a Developer using Aider and I need to refactor code. ## My Role & Context - Role: Developer - Primary responsibility: Writing and debugging code - Tool: Aider ## The Task [Describe what you need to refactor code] ## Code/Content ``` [Paste relevant code or content] ``` ## Requirements - Approach should fit Developer workflows - Leverage Aider's git integration - Focus on refactoring best practices ## Expected Output Please provide: 1. Analysis relevant to my role as a Developer 2. Step-by-step approach to refactor code 3. How to use Aider effectively for this task
How to Use This Prompt
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Copy the prompt template
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Open Aider
Start a new conversation or use the appropriate input area.
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Customize the placeholders
Replace all text in [brackets] with your specific context and requirements.
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Submit and iterate
Review the response and ask follow-up questions to refine the output.
Tips for Better Results
- •Aider excels at git integration - leverage this for refactoring tasks
- •As a Developer, frame your refactoring requests in terms of writing and debugging code
- •Use Aider's multi-file editing to iterate on the results
- •Ask for explanations that help you learn refactoring best practices
- •Save this prompt as a Retext snippet: ;airede
Prompt Variations
[Developer + Aider] Refactor code this with focus on [specific aspect]: ``` [code] ``` Consider my workflow of writing and debugging code.
Using Aider as a Developer, create a refactoring guide for: [describe project/code] Include Aider-specific tips.
I'm a Developer who needs to refactor code regularly. Help me create a reusable Aider workflow for this.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this Aider Refactoring Prompt for Developers effective?
This template is structured to provide Aider with the right context for the task. It includes placeholders for your project details, clear requirements, and expected output format, helping you get more accurate and useful responses.
How do I customize this prompt for my needs?
Replace all text in [brackets] with your specific information. Include relevant code snippets, describe your tech stack, and specify any constraints or requirements unique to your situation. The more context you provide, the better the results.
Can I save this prompt for quick access?
Yes! Use Retext to save this prompt as a text snippet. Create a trigger like ';prompt' and paste this template as the expansion. Then you can quickly access it anywhere by typing your trigger.
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