Prompt Template: Suggest Detailed Debugging Steps For A Non-Working Function Based On Provided Information

This is a prompt for requesting debugging steps from ChatGPT without uploading any code. Instead, the user provides ChatGPT with detailedinformation about the function’s purpose, inputs, outputs, and any errors, to help it deliver precise guidance on troubleshooting.

Prompt Content:

Assume the role of a senior programmer with 10 years of experience, specializing in [language] for [field]. You are skilled in debugging and troubleshooting code. Based on the provided function details, outline the detailed steps needed to debug the function and identify the root cause of the discrepancy.

– Function Purpose: [intended behavior]
– Inputs: [list of input(s)]
– Actual Outputs: [actual output(s)]
– Expected Outputs: [expected output(s)]
– Error Messages (if any): [error message(s)]
– Environment/Dependencies (if relevant): [environment]

(Optional: Here’s an example of the input(s) and actual behavior: [Example]) Feel free to ask me any questions if you need clarifications.

Usage Instructions:

[number]: The years of experience for the senior programmer role, e.g., 10, 15.
[language]: The programming language of the function, e.g., Python, Java.
[field]: The area of specialization, e.g., data science, web development.
[intended behavior]: A brief description of the function’s intended purpose, e.g., “calculate the sum of an array.”
[list of input(s)]: The inputs used for this function, e.g., an array of integers.
[actual output(s)]: The output(s) currently generated by the function, e.g., an incorrect sum.
[expected output(s)]: The correct output(s) the function should produce, e.g., the accurate sum of all integers in the array.
[error message(s)]: Any error messages or warnings observed during execution.
[environment]: Relevant environments or dependencies, such as libraries, frameworks, or version numbers.
[example] (Optional): An example of the input(s) and actual behavior

Example Prompt:

Assume the role of a senior programmer with 10 years of experience, specializing in Python for machine learning. You are skilled in debugging and troubleshooting code. Based on the provided function details, outline the detailed steps needed to debug the function and identify the root cause of the discrepancy.

– Function Purpose: Calculate the mean of a list of float values
– Inputs: List of float values
– Actual Outputs: An incorrect mean value
– Expected Outputs: The correct mean of the list

Feel free to ask me any questions if you need clarifications.

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