The following principles apply to all AI-assisted coding tools.
They help you leverage AI effectively without sacrificing code quality, security, or architectural consistency.
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Be specific and constrained
Avoid vague prompts. Clearly describe what you want, how it should be done, and within which constraints.❌ “Refactor this code”
✅ “Refactor this function to use async/await, add input validation, and apply TypeScript generics.” -
Define the expected output
Examples:- “Generate unit tests using Jest”
- “Return a Mermaid class diagram”
- “Output only the code diff, no explanation”
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Iterate instead of over-prompting
Start simple, review the output, then refine.
AI works best in short feedback loops, not one giant prompt.
AI can only produce high-quality results when it understands the full context.
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Explicitly state technical constraints
- Frameworks (React Hooks, Spring Boot, FastAPI)
- Libraries (Zod, Prisma, Pandas)
- Internal conventions (naming, logging, error handling)
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Reference related code Do not expect the AI to infer your architecture.
Example:
“This new endpoint must follow the same error handling pattern asUserService.ts.” -
Explain intent and business logic Tell the AI why the code exists, not just what to write.
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Never commit blindly
AI output should be treated as a draft, not final production code. -
Test everything Especially for:
- Authentication & authorization
- Data validation
- Performance-critical paths
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AI accelerates — it does not replace expertise
If you don’t fully understand the generated code, you shouldn’t ship it.
| Tool / IDE | Description |
|---|---|
| Cursor | AI-first code editor with strong full-repo context |
| Claude Code | CLI-based AI coding assistant for large tasks |
| GitHub Copilot | Real-time AI pair programmer |
| Devin | Autonomous AI software engineer |
| Windsurf | AI-enhanced editor focused on workflow efficiency |
| Kiro | AI-powered development environment for rapid prototyping |
| Antigravity | Lightweight AI assistant for code generation and refactoring |
| Replit AI | Cloud-based IDE with built-in AI and deployment |
| Zed Editor | High-performance collaborative editor with AI support |
| Lovable | AI platform for building and deploying web applications |
| Bolt.new | Instant AI-driven web app generation |
| TRAE | AI-integrated editor for coding and debugging |
| v0 | AI-driven UI and full-stack prototyping tool (Vercel) |
| Manus | Autonomous AI agent for project-level execution |
| Qoder | AI-powered editor with intelligent suggestions |
| Tabnine | Privacy-focused AI code completion |
| JetBrains IDEs | Full IDE suite with AI plugins |
| Codeium | Free AI code completion and chat |
| Sider.AI | AI-powered code review and security analysis |
| Other AI Tools | Prompts, rules, agents, and templates |
- https://github.com/x1xhlol/system-prompts-and-models-of-ai-tools
- https://github.com/botingw/rulebook-ai
- https://github.com/steipete/agent-rules
- https://github.com/filipecalegario/awesome-vibe-coding
- https://github.com/ai-for-developers/awesome-ai-coding-tools
- https://github.com/dontriskit/awesome-ai-system-prompts
- https://github.com/coleam00/context-engineering-intro
- https://github.com/ghuntley/how-to-build-a-coding-agent
- https://github.com/CyberSecurityUP/Offensive-AI-Agent-Prompts
- https://github.com/e2b-dev/awesome-ai-agents
- https://github.com/wsxiaoys/awesome-ai-coding
- https://github.com/business-science/awesome-generative-ai-data-scientist
- https://github.com/ifokeev/awesome-copilots
- https://github.com/inmve/awesome-ai-coding-techniques
- https://github.com/devtoolsd/awesome-devtools
- https://github.com/Cognitive-Stack/awesome-one-hit-vibe-code
- https://github.com/PatrickJS/awesome-cursorrules
- https://github.com/grapeot/devin.cursorrules
- https://github.com/sanjeed5/awesome-cursor-rules-mdc
- https://github.com/kleneway/awesome-cursor-mpc-server
- https://github.com/anthropics/claude-cookbooks
- https://github.com/hesreallyhim/awesome-claude-code
- https://github.com/zebbern/claude-code-guide
- https://github.com/feiskyer/claude-code-settings
- https://github.com/diet103/claude-code-infrastructure-showcase
- https://github.com/gotalab/cc-sdd
- https://github.com/anthropics/claude-quickstarts
- https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code-security-review
- https://github.com/glittercowboy/taches-cc-resources
- https://github.com/wesammustafa/Claude-Code-Everything-You-Need-to-Know
- https://github.com/zilliztech/claude-context
- https://github.com/ruvnet/claude-flow
- https://github.com/steipete/agent-rules
- https://github.com/peterkrueck/Claude-Code-Development-Kit
Templates:
- https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates
- https://github.com/centminmod/my-claude-code-setup
- https://github.com/discus0434/python-template-for-claude-code
Prompts:
- https://github.com/langgptai/awesome-claude-prompts
- https://github.com/Piebald-AI/claude-code-system-prompts
- https://github.com/severity1/claude-code-prompt-improver
- https://github.com/JeremyMorgan/Claude-Code-Reviewing-Prompts
- https://github.com/mustafakendiguzel/claude-code-ui-agents
Agents:
- https://github.com/wshobson/agents
- https://github.com/vijaythecoder/awesome-claude-agents
- https://github.com/VoltAgent/awesome-claude-code-subagents
- https://github.com/davepoon/claude-code-subagents-collection
- https://github.com/iannuttall/claude-agents
- https://github.com/lst97/claude-code-sub-agents
- https://github.com/darcyegb/ClaudeCodeAgents
- https://github.com/hesreallyhim/a-list-of-claude-code-agents
- https://github.com/stretchcloud/claude-code-unified-agents
- https://github.com/Dicklesworthstone/claude_code_agent_farm
- https://github.com/IncomeStreamSurfer/claude-code-agents-wizard-v2
- https://github.com/zhsama/claude-sub-agent
- https://github.com/vanzan01/claude-code-sub-agent-collective
Skills:
- https://github.com/obra/superpowers
- https://github.com/travisvn/awesome-claude-skills
- https://github.com/simonw/claude-skills
- https://github.com/zxkane/aws-skills
- https://github.com/daymade/claude-code-skills
- https://github.com/jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills
- https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-skills
- https://github.com/czlonkowski/n8n-skills
- https://github.com/obra/superpowers-skills
- https://github.com/abubakarsiddik31/claude-skills-collection
- https://github.com/microsoft/Mastering-GitHub-Copilot-for-Paired-Programming
- https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot
- https://github.com/Vishavjeet6/awesome-copilot-instructions
- https://github.com/dfinke/awesome-copilot-chatmodes
- https://github.com/Code-and-Sorts/awesome-copilot-agents
Articles, guides, and references for learning AI-assisted development.
- How to Build a Coding Agent
- Awesome AI Coding Tools
- Awesome Vibe Coding
- Mastering GitHub Copilot
- Spec-Driven Development with Claude Code
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